One of the key components of the games, however, is the enemies Mario goes up against. And Mario has faced plenty of enemies over the years, from the common Goomba, stomping on their heads to ...

Whether it's the cheep cheeps, koopa troopas, or boos that are equal parts boisterous and bashful, a lot of Mario's enemies ...

and new items like the Blue Shell (which transforms Mario into a spinning shell that wipes out enemies) will keep players on their toes. The worlds are swarming with classic enemies like Goombas ...