"Although tied to a block by a chain, Chain Chomp is quite a tough enemy. Only invincible Mario is able to defeat him." -SMB3 Instruction Manual

"One of the most frustrated villains in video games, he'll bite you if you get too close." -SMB3 Strategy Guide

"This brute has been locked up in Sluggy the Unshaven's dungeon for a long, long time, and he's very mad!" -SMW2 Player's Guide

"Chain Chomp will take a huge bite out of anyone it doesn't like, and it doesn't like anyone. Approach it only when you need to retrieve the Star behind the gate and take the Red Coin." -Super Mario 64 Player's Guide