They have elliptical beady eyes, large beak-like noses, short limbs, and large heads. In general, they have basic appearances compared to other Koopa species. Koopa Troopas are tortoise-like creatures with removable shells. They are notable for the many uses of their shells in the Super Mario franchise. 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. Koopa Troopas are usually displayed as foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop, under the direct leadership of Bowser. Koopa Troopas (commonly shortened to Koopas or sometimes Troopas) are anthropomorphic, 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. I mean, how cool do I look?” - Koopa Troopa, Paper Mario Koopa TroopaĪrtwork of a Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Party For the character from Mario Party 4, see Koopa Troopa ( Mario Party 4). For information about the micro version of this enemy, see Small Koopa Troopa.
