Goomba

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A Goomba is a common recurring enemy in the Mario series of games. They tend to be the easiest monsters to defeat in the 2-D platformers, as they walk in a straight line, changing direction when they contact another foe or object, and do nothing else. Goombas are usually defeated by being stomped on or having a shell knocked into them, although fireballs will also do the trick. Like green Koopa Troopas, they will walk off ledges.

[edit] In Mario Kart

Goombas made their debut in the Mario Kart games in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. They have appeared in the subsequent entries Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart Wii. In all three appearances, Goombas make racers spin out on contact. Hitting one with an item will flatten it and yield a Mushroom.

[edit] In other games

Goombas were the first enemies encountered in Super Mario Bros.. Since then, they have appeared in a slew of Mario titles, with Super Mario Bros. 3 and the Mario RPGs bringing forth several new sub-species of Goomba. They have also made special appearances in the Super Smash Bros. games as well as The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Like Koopa Troopas, there are some good Goombas.