Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach, initially introduced as Princess Toadstool in Super Mario Bros. (1985), started as a damsel in distress needing rescue from Bowser. Her role expanded in Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988), where she became a playable character with her own unique abilities. Over the years, Peach evolved into a more independent figure, starring as the protagonist in Super Princess Peach (2005) and PC in games like Mario Kart and Mario Party. Recent appearances, such as in Super Mario Odyssey (2017) and, of course, Princess Peach: Showtime!, showcase her as a more assertive and self-reliant character.

Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach: Showtime! is an action-adventure game developed by Good-Feel for the Nintendo Switch. In this game, Peach embarks on a series of stage plays and performances to rescue the Sparkle Theater from its captors with the assistance of the theater’s guardian, Stella. The story unfolds as Peach battles Grape, a wicked sorceress, and her minions, the Sour Bunch, who have taken over the theater. Along the way, Peach gains the power of Sparkle, allowing her to transform into various costume-like forms, each with its own unique gameplay style. These forms include Swordfighter Peach, Detective Peach, Patissiere Peach, and Kung Fu Peach.