Get shelled to it! This month's article is Koopa Troopa.
Koopa Troopas(JP) (commonly shortened to Koopas or occasionally Troopas) are turtle-like creatures with removable shells that come in many different colors, with Red and Green Koopa Troopas being the most common; Green Koopa Troopas usually walk back and forth without any concerns for pits or other obstacles, and Red Koopa Troopas usually walk back and forth without falling off of their platforms. They are common enemies in the Mario series, usually displayed as foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop, under the direct leadership of Bowser. Since Super Mario 64, however, not all Koopa Troopas work for Bowser (or any other villain), some of whom even act as allies to Mario during his adventures, and have appeared as playable characters in various spin-off games starting with Super Mario Kart. They are notable for the many uses of their shells in the Mario franchise.
Koopa Troopas, along with Goombas, are Mario's most common foes.The Koopa Troopas were originally created by Shigeru Miyamoto as an enemy that first appeared in the game Mario Bros., the Shellcreeper, was the "ancestor" of the Koopa Troopa. When creating Super Mario Bros., a few changes were made to the enemies, including the ability to jump on them in order to damage them.
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