koobas

Koobas are a fictional species appearing in the Nintendo video game Super Mario Sunshine. They are small, spherical creatures resembling eyeballs with stubby legs. Koobas in Super Mario Sunshine serve as common enemies, similar to their role in other Mario titles. They typically patrol back and forth and will charge at Mario if they spot him. When attacked, they can be defeated by jumping on them, which causes them to retract into their shells. These shells can then be kicked by Mario, acting as a projectile weapon that can defeat other enemies or break obstacles.

Unlike the Koopa Troopas from other Mario games, these Koobas do not have distinct colors or abilities associated with them. Their primary function in the game is to provide a consistent, low-level threat that players must navigate or neutralize as they progress through the various tropical islands of Isle Delfino. Their simplistic design and behavior make them an easily recognizable and familiar enemy type for players familiar with the Mario franchise. They contribute to the overall challenge and gameplay mechanics of Super Mario Sunshine.