Summary
The latest trailer forPrincess Peach: Showtimeis out, and with it comes four new transformations that its titular heroine will be able to utilize. While Princess Peach usually plays a supporting role in Mario’s adventures, Nintendo announced that the monarch of the Mushroom Kingdom would be stepping into the spotlight in her own video game.Princess Peach: Showtimetasks Peach with saving the Sparkle Theater from the Wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch, using a variety of special costumed transformations and assistance from the theater’s guardian, Stella.
Many ofPrincess Peach: Showtime’s alternate forms have been shown off already, with September’s Nintendo Direct livestream offering first looks at the swashbuckling Swordfighter Peach, mystery-solving Detective Peach, dessert-making Parissiere Peach, and martial arts master Kung Fu Peach. Two more transformations were revealed in alaterPrincess Peach: Showtimetrailerearlier this year, showing players how Ninja Peach will utilize stealth to sneak past enemies and how Cowgirl Peach tosses opponents off the stage with her trusty lasso.
The newPrincess Peach: Showtimetrailer reveals four more super-powered costumes. First comes Figure Skater Peach, who gracefully skates along icy passages and takes down enemies with a spin attack. There is also Dashing Thief Peach, aPersona 5-like femme fatalewho uses parkour to navigate rooftops and a grappling hook to reach higher levels. The third new form is the musical Mermaid Peach, who guides small fish and subdues foes with the power of song. Finally, there is Mighty Peach, who takes down her opponents with laser blasts and chases airborne enemies with a jetpack.
Confirmed Princess Peach: Showtime Transformations
Fans are already excited to see how Princess Peach’s use of this mechanic will play out, and Best Buy is offering uppre-order bonuses forPrincess Peach: Showtimeahead of its March 22 launch. Each one ofPrincess Peach: Showtime’s transformations unlocks special abilities to help Peach navigate the environment around her and battle the forces of the Wicked Grape, causing many to compare this new game to Nintendo’s ever-popularKirbyfranchise - which features its own pink-colored protagonist who takes on different forms to tackle any challenge in their way.
Indeed,Princess Peach: Showtimelooks to be an exciting experience for fans of Nintendo’s premiere princess, and its collection of transformations seems to provide plenty of gameplay variety. While some players have beenput off by Peach’s face redesignon the game’s box art, it isn’t hard to imagine Nintendo fans looking forward toPrincess Peach: Showtimetaking the stage on the Nintendo Switch next month.
Princess Peach: Showtime!
WHERE TO PLAY
Take the stage as PeachHelp Peach save the Sparkle Theater from the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch, who have set the stage for the ultimate tragedy. Joined by Stella, the theater’s guardian, Peach is ready to save the day!Step into the spotlight!Power up with transformations and use showstopping abilities to call curtains on this tragedy. What transformations are hiding just behind the curtain?
