Template:Enemy Goombas appear in Link's Awakening in side-scrolling caves, predominantly in dungeons. They also appear in normal top-down locations in the Eagle's Tower later in the game.
They are based on the rebellious mushroom Goomba enemies from the Mario series. As such, their behavior is largely identical: they simply move back and forth, turning only when they hit an obstacle. However, those found outside of side-scrolling areas will move around randomly. If Link drops from a higher platform or uses the Roc's Feather to land on a Goomba, the enemy will be squashed and defeated. This is a direct reference to Mario's main method of dealing with these foes. If Link does this, he will always be rewarded with a Heart. This can still be done when facing them outside of side-scrolling areas.
Trivia
- The appearance of Goombas is based on their appearance in games such as Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Land 2.
- Goombas are based on Shiitake mushrooms.[1]
- Puffstools from The Minish Cap are similar mushroom-based enemies.
- Spinuts from Spirit Tracks also look similar to Goombas, particularly those from Super Mario World which are more chestnut-like in shape.
Gallery
- Goombastomp.png
A stomped Goomba
- GoombaSML2.png
A Goomba as it appeared in Super Mario Land 2, released shortly before Link's Awakening
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | Template:Japanese | Chestnut People |
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FrenchEU | Goomba | |
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German | Gumba | |
References
- ↑ Template:Cite web
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