Editing Professor Chops

{{quote|Who is that pig anyway? And why's he wearing glasses?|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country Returns}}

'''Professor Chops''' is an ally in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. He is a stout, anthropomorphic pig who wears large, round glasses. His main role is providing information to the [[Kong]]s throughout their adventure.

In ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' and its [[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|Nintendo 3DS version]], he is known as the '''tutorial pig'''.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' instruction booklet, pages 11 and 22 (American English) or pages 16 and 27 (British English).</ref> As his name suggests, the tutorial pig teaches the game controls to [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]], and also how to utilize some mechanics, such as climbing [[vine]]s or using [[Rocket Barrel]]s. However, one of the tutorial pig's main roles is marking the [[checkpoint]] when the Kongs pass it. If the Kongs lose a life after passing a checkpoint, their [[Red Balloon]] floats them back to that checkpoint. Also, if the [[Kong]]s lose eight lives in the same level, the tutorial pig pops up, either from the start or at checkpoint (depending on the Kong's progress) and allows them to use the [[Super Guide]] feature. The tutorial pig also appears during the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns#Time Attack|Time Attack]] mode, where he holds a green flag at the start of the level. When the Kongs hit the [[Slot Machine Barrel]] at the end, the tutorial pig emerges from it holding a checkered flag.

Professor Chops returns in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch port]], fulfilling nearly every role from the previous game, including gameplay tutor, checkpoint marker, and [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze#Time Attack|Time Attack]] marshal. However, he does not offer the Super Guide feature, which was omitted from the game. His checkpoint also received a redesign.

Professor Chops appears in the form of a collectible item in a few games of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In both ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', there is a [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] of Professor Chops, unlockable in the former game by clearing all [[smashwiki:List of challenges (SSB4-3DS)|challenges on the second panel]] and in the latter game by purchasing it from the [[smashwiki:Trophy Shop|Trophy Shop]]. The trophy lists him as "Tutorial Pig," taken from his initial name, but makes note of his more recent name in the description. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Professor Chops appears as a Novice-class support [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] which, when used, occupies one support slot and increases the fighter's stamina in battle. In [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]], the spirit is located at the south of the [[smashwiki:Light Realm|Light Realm]], blocking the way to a [[smashwiki:Chest|treasure chest]]. The spirit's puppet fighter is a white [[Donkey Kong]] fought on the [[Kongo Falls]] stage; the color of Donkey Kong used for this spirit battle references the Super Kong guide from ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', which Professor Chops provides in that game.

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====

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|name=Tutorial Pig

|image='''3DS:'''<br>[[File:Tutorial_Pig_Trophy.png|100px]]<br>'''Wii U:'''<br>[[File:TutorialPigTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]

|category=Series Related

|appears_in='''Wii''' ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' (11/2010)<br>'''Wii U''' ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' (02/2014)

|trophy_box=19: Donkey Kong Country Returns

|desc=A mysterious pig from Donkey Kong Country Returns, he helps out if you're having trouble. He brings in a blue-tied, silver Donkey Kong to show you how to beat the harder parts. But who is this pig anyway? He actually prefers to go by...Professor Chops!

|desc2=A little pig who appears in Donkey Kong Country Returns to show you the ropes. If you're really stuck, he'll even get Super Kong to finish the level for you. "Tutorial Pig" can't be his real name, though, can it? Of course not! It's actually...Professor Chops!

}}

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