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In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Koopa Troopas are the second enemy [[Mario]] encounters, directly after [[Goomba]]s. They serve as foot-soldiers in the army Bowser uses to invade the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. If jumped on, a Koopa Troopa recedes into [[Koopa Shell|shell]], which can then be kicked to attack other enemies. If [[Super Mario (form)|Super]]/[[Fire Mario|Fire]] [[Mario]] gets hit by the shell, he reverts to [[Small Mario|Small form]]; Small Mario loses a life instead. If a Koopa Troopa's shell is left alone for too long, however, the Koopa reemerges (their legs flash rapidly as a warning). The game features two different types of Koopa Troopas: green, which walks in one direction until it is defeated or falls and appears darker in underground and castle levels; and red, which patrols a set area without walking off any edges. Sometimes, if a Koopa Troopa is either hit from below or is stomped while falling, the shell is flipped upside down (like with its death animation), although if left alone long enough, the Koopa will right itself back up. The game's instruction manual claims that red Koopa Troopas are timid and get scared easily as the reason for them not falling off cliffs. There is also a variation to the Koopa Troopa known as [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s, which are flying Koopa Troopas. A Koopa Troopa is one of seven [[fake Bowser]]s that serve as the bosses of the castles in the first seven worlds, particularly in [[World 2-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 2's castle]]; its true identity will be revealed if it is defeated by fireballs.

Koopa Troopas, also referred to as '''Small Koopas''',<ref>(June 10, 1998). [https://web.archive.org/web/19980610064231/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/1-7.html Course 1 - Star 7: Collect 100 Coins]. ''Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy'' (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved March 15, 2022.</ref> make their 3D debut in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', where they appear as rare enemies found only on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]] and [[Tiny-Huge Island]]. They appear as members of Bowser's army, which has invaded the portraits of the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]. Only green-shelled Koopa Troopas appear in this game. Unlike almost all of their other appearances, the Koopa Troopas in this game do not act aggressively towards [[Mario]]; in fact, they attempt to escape whenever they see him coming. If jumped on or punched, the Koopa Troopas will be knocked out of their [[Green Shell|shell]]s and transformed into [[Beach Koopa]]s. These Koopa Troopas are harmless and cannot hurt Mario, but they can push him back if touched. Attacking them in this state will defeat them, and they will yield a [[Blue Coin]]. Once the Koopa Troopas are knocked out of their shells, Mario can ride on their shells in a manner similar to surfing. Koopa Shells can also be found in certain [[! Block]]s and [[clam]]s. Additionally, a [[Small Koopa Troopa]] appears on the tiny area of Tiny-Huge Island, but it cannot damage Mario and will be defeated if he attacks or even touches it.

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Unlike in many Mario titles, Koopas revert back to their original appearance by walking on all-fours and not wearing shoes, but in the same manner as [[Shellcreeper]]s. This makes it the first 3D platforming game to show them walking on all fours. They always have angry expressions and make the same "hiccup" sounds they make in the spin-off installments.

Koopa Troopas reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' as rare enemies. Unlike the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games, the Koopa Troopas have their current appearance from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' back, walking on two legs in-game and wearing shoes, although they appear to be a bit larger in this game, which, like the Goombas, make them easier to jump on, and have a dark navy blue pigment in their eyes.

Koopa Troopas return as enemies in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', where they have a hunched posture similar to appearances between ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. A new, pink-shelled variant that wears roller skates named [[Rolla Koopa]] also appears.

Koopa Troopa returns as a default playable character in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. He is a lightweight character, although he is one of the heavier lightweights, meaning his speed and weight are slightly better than that of the lightest lightweights at the expense of acceleration, handling, and grip, making him more balanced. He has the same stats as [[Toad]], [[Toadette]], [[Shy Guy]], [[Lakitu]], [[Larry Koopa]], [[Wendy O. Koopa]], and [[Isabelle]]. Koopa Troopa also appears on some of the posters for the sponsor [[Galaxy Air]].

[[File:HMMortonsHotelStage2.png|thumb|A Koopa Troopa in ''Hotel Mario'']]

Koopa Troopas, known as '''Koopas'''<ref>''Hotel Mario'' instruction book, page 15.</ref> reappear in ''[[Hotel Mario]]'' as enemies along with [[Koopa Paratroopa|Flying Koopa]]s, [[Dry Bones|Skeleton Koopa]]s, [[Mechakoopa|Mecha Koopa]]s, and a variant of Flying Koopas called [[Z Koopa]]s. In this game, Koopa Troopas open doors that Mario has to close. Both the green and red types are present, and they can be defeated from either a stomp or a fireball attack.

A Koopa Troopa has appeared as a playable character in a few games of the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], beginning with ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'', but have equally taken on the role of being background characters. In the [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'', Koopa Troopas only appear in [[Koopa Paratroopa|Paratroopa]]'s trophy celebration to congratulate him, as well as in the background of many courts. In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', Koopa is a playable character of the Speedy type, and his [[Offensive Power Shot]] and [[Defensive Power Shot]] are [[Water Bomb (move)|Water Bomb]] and [[Water Shell Dash]], respectively. Koopa Troopa's default partner is [[Yoshi]]. In ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', Koopa Troopas are line judges in the [[Mushroom Valley]] court. In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Koopa Troopa is an opponent in the Adventure Mode mission [[Battle Boat]]. He is also a playable character of the Speedy type, like in ''Mario Power Tennis''. Since an update on August 1, 2018, Koopa was made available to all players, although participants of the July 2018 online tournament could play as Koopa Troopa earlier. Unlike before, Koopa Troopa was made available in three color palettes: green, red, and blue.

Koopa Troopas are absent from ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', seemingly replaced by [[Terrapin]]s, which are basically armored Koopa Troopas, similar to [[Koopatrol]]s. However, many four-legged Paratroopas known as Sky Troopas are present in the game, including the [[Big Troopa]] and [[Grand Troopa]]. One of Mario's weapons is the NokNok Shell, which appears to be a Koopa Troopa shell. The weapon's name was transliterated directly from "Nokonoko" instead of being localized as "Koopa". There is also the [[Troopa Shell]], which is a red, winged shell belonging to a Paratroopa.

Koopa Paratroopas also appear as enemies; stomping on them removes their wings and reverts them to Koopa Troopas. ''Paper Mario'' also introduces a stronger variant called the [[Dark Koopa]], as well as the spiky armored [[Koopatrol]].

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Bowser takes many Koopa Troopas along with him, Mario, and Luigi inside his [[Koopa Cruiser]] when he flies to the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]. The crew of the Koopa Cruiser wear unique aviation suits (outfitted in fur and leather bomber hats and jackets) and are called ''Bowser Baddies'' in the game. Bowser had planned to do battle with [[Cackletta]], the witch who had stolen Princess Peach's voice, with his army of Koopa Troopas and Goombas (accompanied by the Mario Bros.)—however, the Koopa Cruiser was attacked by [[Fawful]], Cackletta's henchman, before it could reach the Beanbean Kingdom. The Koopa Cruiser, along with all of its Koopa Troopas, crashed just outside the Mushroom Kingdom/Beanbean Kingdom Border, the impact of which knocked all of the Koopa Troopas unconscious. The Koopa Troopas of this game are last seen lying on the ground, although some are already starting to regain consciousness by the time [[Mario]] awakens.  

In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', Koopa Troopas, as in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'', are the crew of the Koopa Cruiser and wear similar aviation suits as their last appearance in the series.  

In ''Mario Super Sluggers'', both Koopa Troopas have good batting and running skills. However, they aren't very good with their pitching and fielding skills. In the cinematic that plays after defeating Bowser in Challenge Mode, a Koopa is briefly seen celebrating with the other characters before the fleet marches towards the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom, looking towards the sunset until the lights turn on for the night.

 

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