Mario games are legendary and arguably the most famous video game characters of all time. It's a real testament to the developers for bringing so many weird characters to life and making them household names. Beyond the named characters and villains, even Mario's more generic enemies are full of personality and often given their time in the spotlight.
Whether it's Koopa Troopa in Mario Kart games, Piranha Plant being a selectable fighter for Smash Bros, or Blooper in Mario Party 8, the background adversaries that Mario tangles with are an equally beloved part of the Mario universe.
So which ones are your favorites?
For some reason, I've always been fond of Shy Guys.
Just something about these tiny, bashful baddies stuck with me. It's like if Nintendo did Jawas .Considering they originated in Super Mario World 2, which wasn't technically a Mario game at first, apparently Nintendo agreed since they were integrated into the Mario franchise properly soon after.
There are hundreds of other examples - some more well-known than others. What's yours?
Whether it's Koopa Troopa in Mario Kart games, Piranha Plant being a selectable fighter for Smash Bros, or Blooper in Mario Party 8, the background adversaries that Mario tangles with are an equally beloved part of the Mario universe.
So which ones are your favorites?
For some reason, I've always been fond of Shy Guys.
Just something about these tiny, bashful baddies stuck with me. It's like if Nintendo did Jawas .Considering they originated in Super Mario World 2, which wasn't technically a Mario game at first, apparently Nintendo agreed since they were integrated into the Mario franchise properly soon after.
There are hundreds of other examples - some more well-known than others. What's yours?