Princess Peach Showtime is Not Ready for Center Stage

We finally have a Princess Peach game, but some aspects of this Nintendo Switch title leaves it lacking. Let's dive in with my Princess Peach Showtime review!

Princess Peach must save the play as she takes the spotlight in her very own action game. Princess Peach and some loyal Toads are about to enjoy a performance at the Sparkle Theater when the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch bust on the scene to flip the script! These bad actors kidnap the stars of each play, terrorize the other cast and crew, and leave Peach trapped inside as they steal the show. To curtain-call this tragedy, Peach must team up with the theater's guardian, Stella. Using the power of Sparkle, Peach must take the stage of each play inside the Sparkle Theater and transform to match the performance. Each transformation changes up the action and comes with its own abilities for Peach to use against Grape’s evil acting troupe. Only by clearing all the floors and rescuing the star actors can she truly save the theater! Play like a princess and transform into leading roles with showstopping abilities. Fend off the Sour Bunch as Swordfighter Peach as you slash and dodge attacks—en garde! Whisk up some tasty treats as Patissiere Peach and see just how quickly you can decorate a cake. Wrangle your foes with a lasso as Cowgirl Peach, hurl buses and slam foes with super strength as Mighty Peach, synchronize your spins with other performers as Figure Skater Peach, and more! Each transformation gives Peach a dramatic entrance and the abilities she needs to take back each play.

[janick]

Dude sounds agressive. Like he still is bitter that he got cought.

[vaanli]

My daughter is the target. She's 6 years old and she's never been more excited for a game ever.

[notbutz]

Everything was peaches until it was showtime for taxes. Those numbers rival, or maybe even surprass, that of a princess in europe.

[ternel]

Still kinda in disbelief that the switch is starting to sail into the sunset. It feels like it just came out...

[kurei.]

my sister is 34 and loved this game lol 😅

[spooty]

The animation team deserves awards for this game. I love how every single transformation has it's own unique running and idle animations, as well as jumps and combat etc. Expertly done stuff that a lot of people will overlook

[jacalynnepuder]

While this isnt the best game ever, i have to disagree with you on the whole story premise. Its literally peach, who was invited to the theater to watch some plays, stepping into the main roles to help save the day. Thats who a true princess should be, and what people should absolutely expect from peach. Also love some, if not most of her dresses

[____chris]

I hope Nintendo keeps trying goofy game ideas in the future

[selmabm]

As much as I like the creative environment here, I'm just sad people don't remember the first super princess Peach game on DS

[childofmars]

it's not that this game is bad it's just that they still haven't really nailed down exactly what peach's gimmick is in her side games. yoshi has different enough controls that you can do something with it, the gave luigi a completely different type of game in luigis mansion but peach is still plays a lot like main title games (costumes=powerups) best example is mario galaxy without the gimmick of space. you can have fun playing it just feels like it's missing something that makes it a special thing that's just for her in side games.

[TheSapphicHammerle]

It is a bit shallow, but my wife and I really enjoy it.

[EAloeLi]

THIS IS A MAGICAL GIRL GAME AND I LOVE IT

[adgaming]

i think princess peach show time is the perfect game for non gamers that love peach as a character

[TheWcasey]

I feel like Peach needs a Bowser equivalent nemesis to be taken more seriously Mario has Bowser and Luigi has the King Boo in his Mansion game series. Something to really help focus her as a character and give her more to do in games.

[laughingdolphins]

I personally found the game fun and relaxing, but to each their own

[MrWaspMan]

I love this game. The costume powers are fun, I love the stage play esthetic, and Peach finally has a chance to shine. Sure, it's a bit unpolished and overpriced, but hopefully this was just a test to see how a Peach game would do, and now they'll start work on a bigger, better adventure for her.

[vyperii]

My little girl loves this game! It's a nice change to have a major studio release an action platformer aimed at little girls!

[sonkien]

Crazy to await how Peach will be represented in the next Smash game. Cliche yeah, but her being able to change forms mid combat as abilities would be really interesting after being balanced and what not

[janick]

14:03 Wait a sec? Try and error? If you read the texts and think a little, everything makes sense. I even would say all of the puzzles are pretty chil. I think he may played it wrong.

[coreymyers]

You just know this game will be important in the next Death Battle Season.