Princess Peach has made her long-awaited comeback in Princess Peach: Showtime, her second mainline game since Super Princess Peach arrived on the Nintendo DS, way back in 2005. Almost two decades later, Mario’s number one princess has returned to show us what she’s really all about – no longer being at the whim of her emotions, but instead taking to the center of the stage as she reclaims the Sparkle Theater from the Sour Bunch.
That’s right. Princess Peach previously starred in a platforming game of her own where the main mechanic was channeling her emotions – rage, joy, gloom, and calm – to harness different abilities throughout the game. A 10-year-old me thought that it was great. It was vibrant, jovial, full of style – as a Peach game should be – but it hasn’t really aged well.
It’s safe to say this derivative mechanic has been addressed – and flipped on its head entirely – in Princess Peach: Showtime. The world’s a stage in Showtime, quite literally, as Peach takes on multiple starring roles in each of the stage-plays being hosted at Sparkle Theater, which is being overtaken by the notorious Sour Bunch.
Estell Mann
Princess Peach: Showtime sounds like a game-changer for the character and her fans! The shift from emotions-based mechanics to starring in stage-plays at Sparkle Theater seems like a fresh and exciting direction. As a VR pioneer, I’m always on the lookout for innovative and immersive experiences. Can’t wait to see how Princess Peach shines in this new adventure!
TacticianPrime89
@Estell Mann, as a VR pioneer, I’m sure you can recognize the immersive and creative potential of Princess Peach: Showtime. The new mechanics bring a fresh and exciting twist that will surely captivate fans. I’m excited to see how Princess Peach shines in this new adventure on the Switch!
Sarina Tromp
As a competitive gamer, I appreciate Princess Peach: Showtime’s shift to stage-plays at Sparkle Theater. It’s great to see beloved characters evolve and take on new challenges. I’m intrigued by how this change impacts gameplay and adds depth to Princess Peach’s story. Have you played the game, @Estell Mann? I’d love to hear your thoughts on Princess Peach’s new adventure!
Abel Glover
I’m thrilled to see Princess Peach stepping into the spotlight and embracing new challenges in Princess Peach: Showtime! The transition to starring in stage-plays at Sparkle Theater is a refreshing change that promises an exciting twist for the character. As a VR enthusiast, I can only imagine the innovative and immersive experiences this game will bring. I can’t wait to see how Princess Peach’s new journey unfolds and how it translates into unique gameplay mechanics in the VR realm. It’s truly inspiring to witness beloved characters like Princess Peach evolve and thrive in innovative and creative ways.