Goombas, known as Kuribō in Japanese, are brown mushroom-like creatures. The Goombas once lived in peace in the Mushroom Kingdom but betrayed their homeland to side with Bowser. In Super Mario World, they appear orange and white and are not mushroom-shaped. Some Goombas act as friendly characters in the Paper Mario… Read moreShow less
Goombas, known as Kuribō in Japanese, are brown mushroom-like creatures. The Goombas once lived in peace in the Mushroom Kingdom but betrayed their homeland to side with Bowser. In Super Mario World, they appear orange and white and are not mushroom-shaped. Some Goombas act as friendly characters in the Paper Mario series; two join Mario on his journey. Goombas also make cameo appearances as enemies in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Goombas make an appearance in almost all games in the Mario franchise. The exception is in "Luigi's Mansion" on the Nintendo Gamecube, and "Super Mario Sunshine" also on the Gamecube.
Many variants of the Goomba have appeared throughout the years. One of these variations is called a Gloomba. They first appeared in underground stages in Super Mario Bros., though they were first given the name in Paper Mario. Another variant of a Goomba is the paragoomba. This flying Goomba is seldom seen except in the Paper Mario series.
Goombas appear in the 1989 television series The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3. They also appear in the live-action film, which depicts them as humanoid lizard creatures. For that movie some Goombas got together as The Goombas and collaborated with George Clinton for a cover of Was (Not Was)'s Walking The Dinosaur. They are also an enemy in some Mario Circut levels in Mario Kart Wii.
