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Shellcreeper
CONCEPT
Shellcreepers are the turtle-like enemies from Mario Bros., and precursors to the Koopas.

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In most remakes of Mario Bros., the Shellcreepers are replaced by Spinies, likely in an effort to keep inexperienced players from jumping on them, like their Koopa Troopa (Concept) cousins. In Super Smash Bros., the Shellcreeper trophy says the Koopa is apparently an "evolved" form.

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  • Famicom Mini Collection (Game)
  • Kaettekita Mario Bros. (Game)
  • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (Game)
  • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (Game)
  • Mario Bros. (Game)
  • Mario Bros. Special (Game)
  • Mario Power Tennis (Game)
  • NES Remix (Game)
  • NES Remix Pack (Game)
  • Punch Ball Mario Bros. (Game)
  • Super Mario 3D World (Game)
  • Super Mario Maker (Game)
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Game)
  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/Nintendo 3DS (Game)
Concept details
Name
Shellcreeper
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Games
  • Famicom Mini Collection (Game)
  • Kaettekita Mario Bros. (Game)
  • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (Game)
  • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (Game)
  • Mario Bros. (Game)
  • Mario Bros. Special (Game)
  • Mario Power Tennis (Game)
  • NES Remix (Game)
  • NES Remix Pack (Game)
  • Punch Ball Mario Bros. (Game)
  • Super Mario 3D World (Game)
  • Super Mario Maker (Game)
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Game)
  • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/Nintendo 3DS (Game)
  • view all →
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  • Has related concepts: Turtle (Concept)
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