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Chariset
Since: Jan, 2001
Is there a trope for enemies who hide in the background/wall, in a hole or pipe for instance, and which lunge out to get you when you approach before retreating back into the hole/pipe. On the top of my head I can think of a few examples of this, the frog-looking guys from Clanker's Cavern in Banjo Kazooie, there are also frog enemies in Kirby 64 similarly in the background that pop out of pipes, try to eat you, and then return back in. I can think of many more, does this trope have a name?
Edited by WanderFrost