in Princess Peach: Showtime! On Nintendo Switch, players take control of the titular heroine as she works to rescue a theater full of Teets from Grape and the Sour Bunch. Clever, theatrical, and above all fun, this game's cinematic action makes it a thoroughly enjoyable sister game. luigi mansion series.
Peach vs. Sour Bunch
showtime The story begins with Peach being invited to Sparkle Theater. However, things quickly go awry when the entire theater is taken over by the Sour Bunch. Star performers are captured and many shows being performed are ruined. To make things right, Peach must team up with Stella, the guardian of the theater, and take to the stage herself, changing costumes and assuming various transformations. As advertised in the game's advertisements, these include roles such as Detective, Pastry Chef, and Swordsman.
When it comes to gameplay, the controls are very easy. In addition to the control stick controls, there is a “jump” button and an “action” button. These two buttons can be swapped. However, since Peach takes on different personas through her costumes, the “actions” in question vary greatly from performance to performance.
The game's aesthetics are innovative and well-made. All levels take the form of a series of sets, with players guiding Peach from stage left to stage right. And in most cases, each performance culminates in a thrilling climax, often a chase scene or boss fight. It is also worth noting that, although the set is clearly intended to represent a performance on stage, the action remains within the “fourth wall” of the play. For example, Cowgirl Peach remains “in character” throughout, even though it's a “fake old western town” and horses are held up by strings.
Obviously aimed at all ages, showtime It's not too difficult. However, it is not without its challenges. What's more, the game takes great care to make it accessible to more players by providing players with a heart-pounding appeal as soon as they enter the lobby.
theater goods table
To be clear, this is not to say that this game doesn't have its challenges. Firstly, it is not very difficult to clear the level, but it is more difficult to collect 100% of the items. Additionally, once he clears all four plays in one of the theater floors, an option is created for Peach to participate in a “rehearsal” where Peach returns to costume and a difficult time-limited goal is set for him to accomplish. Masu. This reminded me of “The Pit of 100 Trials.'' Paper Mario Thousand Year Door On the Nintendo GameCube, it was the play mode I was immersed in for hours.
But no matter how many times I lose, I always want to get back in the saddle (literally in the case of Cowgirl Peach). This is partly because of the game's fun and appealing aesthetic, but also because the main unlockable item in this game is another costume, which is one of my favorite video game rewards.
Peach has an extensive wardrobe that can be unlocked in this game, including modified versions of dresses that bring new patterns and colors. Plus, Stella also has a collection of ribbons in different colors, so let them be your little buddy and join in the dress-up fun! These alternate costumes can be unlocked by finding and rescuing specific Teets in each play, by exchanging collected coins at the merchandise table in the theater lobby, or by earning gold medals at the aforementioned rehearsals.
Princess Peach: Showtime!
like luigi mansion before that, showtime It takes one of Mario's supporting characters and gives her a chance to step into the spotlight. Bright, fun and attractive, showtime There is no doubt that it will attract many fans well before the encore. And while it will take quite a bit more game time to unlock all the alternate costumes, we hope that in a few years we'll see a sequel to this unique and memorable game.
Princess Peach: Showtime! Currently available.
I reviewed it in TV mode using the Pro controller. Review code provided by Nintendo.
