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'''Pile Driver Micro-Goombas'''<ref>''Nintendo Power Strategy Guide'' for ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', page 8.</ref>, known as simply "'''Mini Goombas'''" in ''[[NES Remix 2]]'', are a special variety of [[Micro Goomba]] that hide in [[Brick Block]]s. They appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and its [[reissue]]s. They are quite strong for their size, as they are able to [[jump]] extremely high and long while lifting the much larger Brick Block. The Pile Driver Micro-Goomba is also resistant to [[fireball]]s, as it is protected by its Brick Block (which cannot normally be destroyed by fire attacks as well). While their counterparts can only slow down the Mario Brothers, Pile Driver Micro-Goombas can directly damage them.
'''Pile Driver Micro-Goombas'''<ref>''Nintendo Power Strategy Guide'' for ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', page 8.</ref>, known as simply "'''Mini Goombas'''" in ''[[NES Remix 2]]'', are a special variety of [[Micro Goomba]] that hide in [[Brick Block]]s. They appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and its [[reissue]]s.


Pile Driver Micro-Goombas first appeared in [[World 2-1 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 2-1]], the first area of [[Desert Land]], and were a staple enemy in the various desert and sky levels throughout the rest of the game. In these levels, Pile Driver Micro-Goombas were typically hidden among normal Brick Blocks, although some stayed out in the open. When a Mario Brother approached the hidden Pile Driver Micro-Goomba, the creature would jump high in the air and attempt to crush the hero. However, a Pile Driver Micro-Goomba would lift its Brick Block a couple of times before jumping, providing the plumber with enough time to dodge the upcoming attack. The Mario Brothers could destroy these enemies by [[stomp]]ing the block-shielded [[Goomba]], hitting the creature with the [[Raccoon Mario|Raccoon]] tail, or by tossing a [[Koopa Shell]] at it.
==History==
===''Super Mario Bros. 3''===
Pile Driver Micro-Goombas first appear in [[World 2-1 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 2-1]], the first area of [[Desert Land]], and are a staple enemy in the various desert and sky levels throughout the rest of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They are disguised as grounded Brick Blocks that can be distinguished by the fact that they do not glisten (except in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'', which gave them a light-colored outline instead, but this was changed back in ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''). When [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] approaches their Brick Block, the Pile Driver Micro-Goomba moves slightly to show a pair of feet underneath the Brick Block, then [[jump]]s high in the air and attempts to land on the plumber to damage him. These enemies are resistant to [[fireball]]s and can be defeated by [[stomp]]ing, hitting it with a [[Raccoon Mario|Raccoon]] tail, or by tossing a [[Koopa Shell]] at it.


Pile Driver Micro-Goombas can be distinguished from their surroundings. Regular Brick Blocks glisten; Pile Driver Micro-Goombas' Brick Blocks do not. However, in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''{{'}}s ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' remake, they glistened like any other Brick Block, but had a lighter-colored outline. ''[[Super Mario Advance 4]]'' returned the Pile Driver Micro-Goomba's Brick Block to its original non-glistening form (though it was, of course, updated ''Super Mario All-Stars''-style along with all of ''Super Mario Advance 4''{{'}}s other sprites).
===''NES Remix 2''===
In ''[[NES Remix 2]]'', the Mini Goombas are featured as a ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' challenge where the player has to defeat three off them in World 2-1 within twenty seconds.


[[File: CartoonMicroGoomba.jpg|left|thumb|A group of Pile Driver Micro-Goomba-like blocks in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
==Similar foes from other ''Mario''-related titles==
===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
[[File: CartoonMicroGoomba.jpg|thumb|A group of Pile Driver Micro-Goomba-like blocks in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
Pile Driver Micro-Goomba-like monsters make one small appearance in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', in the episode "[[A Toadally Magical Adventure]]". Although they have similar characteristics and looks as Pile Driver Micro-Goombas, they are real Brick Blocks brought to life, and are only referred to "blocks". These blocks were created by [[Toad]]'s [[Pipe Creatures]] after they rebelled against him.
Pile Driver Micro-Goomba-like monsters make one small appearance in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', in the episode "[[A Toadally Magical Adventure]]". Although they have similar characteristics and looks as Pile Driver Micro-Goombas, they are real Brick Blocks brought to life, and are only referred to "blocks". These blocks were created by [[Toad]]'s [[Pipe Creatures]] after they rebelled against him.


Although they are unrelated, [[Blockhopper]]s from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' are fairly similar to Pile Driver Micro-Goombas in that they, too, hide in blocks. However, Blockhoppers are not at all related to [[Goomba]]s (being blue robots) and can hide as stacks of blocks, and also have the ability to mimic [[? Block]]s. ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' also introduces [[Fake Block]]s, similar enemies which have [[Tanooki Mario|Tanooki]] tails they can whip with.
===''New Super Mario Bros.''===
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Although they are not related to [[Goomba]]s, [[Blockhopper]]s from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' are fairly similar to Pile Driver Micro-Goombas in that they, too, hide in blocks. However, Blockhoppers can hide as stacks of blocks and also have the ability to mimic [[? Block]]s.
 
===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' also introduces [[Fake Block]]s, similar enemies which have [[Tanooki Mario|Tanooki]] tails they can whip with.
 
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Revision as of 09:00, December 6, 2018

This article is about the Micro Goomba enemies disguised as Brick Blocks from Super Mario Bros. 3. For Wario's move from Wario World, see Piledriver.
Not to be confused with Blockhopper.

Template:Species-infobox Pile Driver Micro-Goombas[1], known as simply "Mini Goombas" in NES Remix 2, are a special variety of Micro Goomba that hide in Brick Blocks. They appear in Super Mario Bros. 3 and its reissues.

History

Super Mario Bros. 3

Pile Driver Micro-Goombas first appear in World 2-1, the first area of Desert Land, and are a staple enemy in the various desert and sky levels throughout the rest of Super Mario Bros. 3. They are disguised as grounded Brick Blocks that can be distinguished by the fact that they do not glisten (except in Super Mario All-Stars, which gave them a light-colored outline instead, but this was changed back in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3). When Mario or Luigi approaches their Brick Block, the Pile Driver Micro-Goomba moves slightly to show a pair of feet underneath the Brick Block, then jumps high in the air and attempts to land on the plumber to damage him. These enemies are resistant to fireballs and can be defeated by stomping, hitting it with a Raccoon tail, or by tossing a Koopa Shell at it.

NES Remix 2

In NES Remix 2, the Mini Goombas are featured as a Super Mario Bros. 3 challenge where the player has to defeat three off them in World 2-1 within twenty seconds.

Similar foes from other Mario-related titles

The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3

Blocks similar to Pile Driver Micro-Goomba from The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3
A group of Pile Driver Micro-Goomba-like blocks in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3.

Pile Driver Micro-Goomba-like monsters make one small appearance in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, in the episode "A Toadally Magical Adventure". Although they have similar characteristics and looks as Pile Driver Micro-Goombas, they are real Brick Blocks brought to life, and are only referred to "blocks". These blocks were created by Toad's Pipe Creatures after they rebelled against him.

New Super Mario Bros.

Although they are not related to Goombas, Blockhoppers from New Super Mario Bros. are fairly similar to Pile Driver Micro-Goombas in that they, too, hide in blocks. However, Blockhoppers can hide as stacks of blocks and also have the ability to mimic ? Blocks.

Super Mario 3D Land

Super Mario 3D Land also introduces Fake Blocks, similar enemies which have Tanooki tails they can whip with.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
German Block-Gumba[citation needed] Block Goomba
Italian Mini Goomba Blocco[citation needed] Block Mini Goomba

References

  1. ^ Nintendo Power Strategy Guide for Super Mario Bros. 3, page 8.
  2. ^ Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten. Page 212.
  3. ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Bros. 3 section, page 37.
  4. ^ Scan of 「スーパーマリオアドバンス4パーフェクトガイドブック」 (Super Mario Advance 4 Perfect Guidebook)
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