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|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
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|platforms=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|platforms=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|release={{release|Japan|March 22, 2024<ref name=MyNintendoJP>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000005023.html プリンセスピーチ Showtime! ダウンロード版] (in Japanese). ''My Nintendo Store''. [[Nintendo]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230915085836/https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000005023.html Archived] from the original on September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.</ref>|USA|March 22, 2024<ref name=SepDirect/>|Mexico|March 22, 2024<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/store/products/princess-peach-showtime-switch/ Latin American website]. ''Nintendo.com (in Spanish)''.</ref>|Brazil|March 22, 2024<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/store/products/princess-peach-showtime-switch/ Brazilian website]. ''Nintendo.com (in Portuguese)''.</ref>|Europe|March 22, 2024<ref>@NintendoEurope (September 14, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1702325496527405474 "''Transform into a swordfighter, a pastry chef, a kung fu master, a detective and much more when Princess Peach: Showtime! makes its debut on #NintendoSwitch 22/03/2024. #NintendoDirect''"]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref>|Australia|March 22, 2024<ref>NintendoAU (September 14, 2023). [https://youtube.com/watch?v=eib0KOjfI44 Princess Peach: Showtime! makes its debut March 22nd, 2024 (Nintendo Switch)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref>|South Korea|March 22, 2024<ref name=NoK>(September 14, 2023). [https://www.nintendo.co.kr/news/article/6WlUtB4pXCJW48l6XMSte3 『프린세스 피치 Showtime!』, 『페이퍼 마리오 1000년의 문』, 『루이지 맨션 2 HD』, 『마리오 vs. 동키콩』 등, Nintendo Switch로 발매되는 타이틀의 최신 정보를 전달!] ''Nintendo Korea''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref>|HK|March 22, 2024<ref>(September 14, 2023). [https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/1QI3D26zdACoWdMR573Lb6 《碧姬公主 表演時刻!》的最新資訊公開!本作預定於2024年3月22日(五)發售。] ''Nintendo HK''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref>|ROC|March 22, 2024}}
|release={{release|Japan|March 22, 2024<ref name=MyNintendoJP>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000005023.html プリンセスピーチ Showtime! ダウンロード版] (in Japanese). ''My Nintendo Store''. [[Nintendo]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230915085836/https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000005023.html Archived] from the original on September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.</ref>|USA|March 22, 2024<ref name=SepDirect>Nintendo of America (September 14, 2023). [https://youtube.com/watch?v=qfj6ZEpf78g Princess Peach: Showtime! - Nintendo Direct 9.14.2023]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref>|Mexico|March 22, 2024|Brazil|March 22, 2024|Europe|March 22, 2024|Australia|March 22, 2024|South Korea|March 22, 2024<ref name=NoK>(September 14, 2023). [https://www.nintendo.co.kr/news/article/6WlUtB4pXCJW48l6XMSte3 『프린세스 피치 Showtime!』, 『페이퍼 마리오 1000년의 문』, 『루이지 맨션 2 HD』, 『마리오 vs. 동키콩』 등, Nintendo Switch로 발매되는 타이틀의 최신 정보를 전달!] ''Nintendo Korea''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref>|HK|March 22, 2024|ROC|March 22, 2024}}
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'''''Princess Peach: Showtime!''''' is an action-adventure game that was released worldwide for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on March 22, 2024. First teased during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, the game was fully revealed three months later during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.<ref name=SepDirect>Nintendo of America (September 14, 2023). [https://youtube.com/watch?v=qfj6ZEpf78g Princess Peach: Showtime! - Nintendo Direct 9.14.2023]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref> It is [[Princess Peach]]'s first starring role in a game since ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' released over 18 years prior, in 2005.
'''''Princess Peach: Showtime!''''' is an action-adventure game developed by [[Good-Feel]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. In the game, [[Princess Peach|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]]. Released worldwide on March 22, 2024, it is Princess Peach's third starring role in a game, following ''[[Princess Toadstool's Castle Run]]'' in 1990 and ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' in 2005.
 
A free demo of the game was released on the [[Nintendo eShop]] on March 6, 2024.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1765543534927487312</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
[[File:PPS Sparkle Theater Arrival.png|thumb|left|200px|Peach and the Toads arriving at the Sparkle Theater.]]
[[File:PPS Sparkle Theater Arrival.png|thumb|left|200px|Peach and the Toads arriving at the Sparkle Theater.]]
The game has a stage play-themed setting. It takes place in a venue called [[Sparkle Theater]], which a [[Toad]] invited Peach to. Once they arrive, a witch called [[Grape (character)|Grape]] takes over the theater. Peach and the theater's guardian [[Stella]] team up to take back the theater by battling Grape's minions, the [[Sour Bunch]]. At the beginning of the game, Stella gives Peach usage of [[Sparkle]] power, turning her hair in a ponytail tied with a magenta bow instead of her usual [[Peach's Crown|crown]], which she lost when Grape showed up. Stella can turn into a long ribbon Peach can use to interact with on-stage elements, such as props and characters. When she stands on a particular spot on the stage, Peach is capable of transforming into various costume-like forms that match the current play's setting, such as [[Swordfighter Peach]], [[Detective Peach]], [[Patissiere Peach]], and [[Kung Fu Peach]] etc. Every form has her own fighting style, such as Swordfighter Peach using a rapier or Kung Fu Peach doing martial arts moves.<ref name=SepDirect/>
The game has a stage play-themed setting. It takes place in a venue called [[Sparkle Theater]], which a [[Toad]] invited Peach to. Once they arrive, a witch called [[Grape (character)|Grape]] takes over the theater. Peach and the theater's guardian [[Stella]] team up to take back the theater by battling Grape's minions, the [[Sour Bunch]]. At the beginning of the game, Stella gives Peach the power of [[Sparkle]], tying her hair in a ponytail with a magenta bow in the place of her usual [[Peach's Crown|crown]], which she lost when Grape showed up. Stella can turn into a long ribbon Peach can use to interact with on-stage elements, such as props and characters. When she stands on a special platform on the stage, Peach is capable of transforming into various costume-like forms that match the current play's setting, such as [[Swordfighter Peach]], [[Detective Peach]], [[Patissiere Peach]], and [[Kung Fu Peach]]. Every form has her own gameplay style, such as Swordfighter Peach using a rapier or Kung Fu Peach doing martial arts moves.<ref name=SepDirect/>
 
There are ten types of plays with three levels each, with the first one introducing its transformation. The third level of each theme is located in the basement, where all the Sparklas, the stars of each show, are trapped. To complete the level, Peach has to find and rescue the captured Sparklas and then work alongside them to reach the exit.
 
Collected coins are added to a collective tally after each time a level is completed, and are used to buy outfits at the [[Lobby Shop]]. The maximum number of coins the tally can reach is 9999.
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===Health points===
By default, Peach has a maximum of five [[Heart Point|HP]] during a show, shown as hearts above her head and in the pause menu. Hearts are lost when taking damage from enemies, falling down, being caught up during some auto-scrolling sections, or failing a [[Strike of Intuition]]. Hearts can be regained by interacting with certain sceneries, after doing certain tasks, or found at certain spots in levels. The "Rehearsal" bonus levels start her off with one HP, and she cannot gain more hearts during those levels.
[[File:PPS Heart Charm.png|thumb|32px|left]]
The game also offers Peach to put on a [[Heart Charm]], which increases the HP maximum to eight. It is offered, and can be removed, by a Staff Member [[Theet]] in the upper left of the 1F circle stairs. Stella can also offer it to Peach if she runs out of hearts twice in the same section of a show. There are no known negative effects of using the Heart Charm, besides the extra hearts being shown as green.
The game does not have a life system. As a result, there are no Game Overs or being booted out of shows. If Peach runs out of hearts, she is deducted 10 [[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] [[coin]]s and is returned to the start of the section or the nearest previous checkpoint.
===Technical aspects===
The game runs in 720p at 30fps in handheld mode, and in 900p at 30fps in docked mode. Different aspects may render at different resolutions: text and menus can render at full target resolution, while highly detailed 3D models like Princess Peach's standard mode are rendered at lower resolutions.
The sound is in stereo, with no support for 5.1 surround.


==Plot==
==Plot==
One day in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], a [[Toad]] is sent a flier advertising a show at the [[Sparkle Theater]], and [[Princess Peach]] and some Toads decide to go see it. Suddenly, the wicked [[Grape (character)|Grape]] and the [[Sour Bunch]] invade and take over the theater. A gust of wind blows away Peach's crown, her suitcase, the Toads, some [[Theet|Theets]], and some fliers. Meanwhile, Peach is trapped inside. She teams up with the theater's guardian [[Stella]] to stop them. Throughout the game, Peach and Stella takes on challenges within the theater that involve the former transforming into one of ten outfits: [[Swordfighter Peach|Swordfighter]], [[Detective Peach|Detective]], [[Patissiere Peach|Patissiere]], [[Kung Fu Peach|Kung Fu]], [[Ninja Peach|Ninja]], [[Cowgirl Peach|Cowgirl]], [[Figure Skater Peach|Figure Skater]], [[Dashing Thief Peach|Dashing Thief]], [[Mermaid Peach|Mermaid]], and [[Mighty Peach|Mighty]]. Eventually, Peach and Stella come face to face with Grape. Peach transforms into [[Radiant Peach]] in order to battle Grape. Peach ultimately defeats her, and Grape disappears. All that is left is her mask. As Peach and Stella walk away, the mask laughs, and Grape suddenly comes back to life, destroying the Sparkle Theater in the process. Peach transforms into a more powerful version of her Radiant transformation, known as [[Super Radiant Peach]], and is forced to battle Grape once again. Once Grape is defeated for good, Peach rebuilds the theater with her powers. She transforms back into her normal self as the Theets approach her and Stella. They all turn to the camera to the sound of applause, take a bow (with the exception of Peach, who curtsies instead) and wave goodbye as confetti falls. Finally, Peach winks and [[Fourth wall|thanks the player]].
One day in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], a [[Toad]] is sent a flier advertising a show at the [[Sparkle Theater]], which [[Princess Peach]] and some Toads decide to attend. Suddenly, the wicked [[Grape (character)|Grape]] and the [[Sour Bunch]] invade and take over the theater. A gust of wind blows away Peach's crown, her suitcase, the Toads, some [[Theet|Theets]], and some fliers. Meanwhile, Peach is trapped inside. She teams up with the theater's guardian [[Stella]] to stop them.
 
Throughout the game, Peach and Stella rid the theater plays of the Sour Bunch. This involves Peach transforming into one of ten ensembles: [[Swordfighter Peach|Swordfighter]], [[Detective Peach|Detective]], [[Patissiere Peach|Patissiere]], [[Kung Fu Peach|Kung Fu]], [[Ninja Peach|Ninja]], [[Cowgirl Peach|Cowgirl]], [[Figure Skater Peach|Figure Skater]], [[Dashing Thief Peach|Dashing Thief]], [[Mermaid Peach|Mermaid]], and [[Mighty Peach|Mighty]], depending on the type of play. Peach also has to find and save the ten Sparklas, a group of Theets who are the stars of each type of play.
 
Eventually, Peach and Stella come face to face with Grape. With assistance from the Sparklas, Peach transforms into [[Radiant Peach]] in order to battle Grape. Peach ultimately defeats her, and Grape disappears. All that is left is her mask. As Peach and Stella walk away, the mask laughs, and Grape suddenly comes back to life, destroying the Sparkle Theater in the process. Peach transforms into a more powerful version of her Radiant transformation, known as [[Super Radiant Peach]], and is forced to battle Grape once again.
 
[[File:PPS Ending Curtain Call.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Peach curtseying as Stella and the Sparklas take a bow.]]
Once Grape is defeated for good, Peach rebuilds the theater with her powers. She transforms back into her normal self as the Sparklas and Theets approach her and Stella. They all turn to the camera to the sound of applause, take a bow (with the exception of Peach, who curtsies instead) and wave goodbye as confetti falls. Finally, Peach winks and [[Fourth wall|thanks the player]] for helping her out.


During the credits, photos show highlights from the game, before coming to still shots of Peach reuniting with the Toads. The pink ribbon that held Peach's hair in place magically unties itself. One of the Toads hands Stella the crown, which she places on Peach's head. The credits end with a photo of Peach and Stella high-fiving surrounded by the Theets, and zooms out to reveal an envelope, a letter, and Peach's crown, all sitting on Peach's bedside table.
During the credits, photos show highlights from the game, before coming to still shots of Peach reuniting with the Toads. The pink ribbon that held Peach's hair in place magically unties itself. One of the Toads hands Stella the crown, which she places on Peach's head. The credits end with a photo of Peach and Stella high-fiving surrounded by the Theets, and zooms out to reveal an envelope, a letter, and Peach's crown, all sitting on Peach's bedside table.
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==Controls==
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!Action
!Controls
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|Run
|rowspan=2|Tilt {{button|switch|Leftstick}}
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|Swim ([[Mermaid Peach|Mermaid]] only)
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|Jump
|{{button|switch|A}}
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|Action
|{{button|switch|B}}
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|Pose (Transformations only)
|rowspan=2|{{button|switch|ZL}} or {{button|switch|ZR}}
|-
|Rotate during outfit selections
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|Upwards slash ([[Swordfighter Peach|Swordfighter]] sidescroller sections only)
|Tilt {{button|switch|leftstick}} up + {{button|switch|B}}
|-
|Climb and slide pipes ([[Dashing Thief Peach|Dashing Thief]] only)
|Tilt {{button|switch|Leftstick}} up or down.<br>(If the pipe is not on the floor, jump onto it with {{button|switch|A}}.)
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|Attract fish ([[Mermaid Peach|Mermaid]] only)
|Hold {{button|switch|B}} while tilting {{button|switch|Leftstick}}
|-
|Browse menus, including the elevator
|Tilt {{button|switch|Leftstick}} or press {{button|switch|Pad}}
|-
|Switch between Peach/Stella during outfit selections
|{{button|switch|L}} or {{button|switch|R}}
|-
|Pause menu
|rowspan=2|{{button|switch|Plus}}
|-
|Skip cutscene
|-
|Control hints (Only when prompted)
|rowspan=4|{{button|switch|X}}
|-
|Enter preview mode during outfit selection
|-
|Zoom in/out during outfit selection preview mode
|-
|Replay the post-demo cutscene (Demo only)
|-
|Hide/show the UI during outfit selection preview mode
|{{button|switch|Minus}}
|}
Jump and Action can be natively swapped in the game's settings, so that Jump is set to {{button|switch|B}}, and Action to {{button|switch|A}}. In-game control hints will change to reflect such a swap.
{{button|switch|Y}} and {{button|switch|Rightstick}} are not used in the game. There is no touch screen support, even in the menus.
The game requires two Joy-Con or a Pro Controller to play. Although "Change Button Mapping" in the Nintendo Switch settings can be used to map all gameplay movement buttons onto a single Joy-Con, limitations with the button mapping regarding the analog stick's Y-axis prevent a single Joy-Con from being used horizontally.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Stella.png|130px]]<br>[[Stella]]
|align=center|[[File:PPS Stella.png|130px]]<br>[[Stella]]
|The guardian fairy of the Sparkle Theater, Stella assists Peach by giving her usage of [[Sparkle]] power and allowing her to transform.  
|The guardian fairy of the Sparkle Theater, Stella assists Peach by giving her usage of [[Sparkle]] power and allowing her to transform.
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|Subjects of Princess Peach, two Toads accompany her in her trip to the Sparkle Theater.
|Subjects of Princess Peach, two Toads accompany her in her trip to the Sparkle Theater.
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|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Caston Artwork.png|200px]]<br>[[Theet]]s<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/princess-peach-showtime-switch/</ref>
|align=center|[[File:PPS Caston Artwork.png|200px]]<br>[[Theet]]s
|Short dot-eyed creatures with spherical heads and big spherical noses. They come in various colors and accessories. They work as employees of the Sparkle Theater, and many are also actors in the plays.
|Short dot-eyed creatures with spherical heads and big spherical noses. They come in various colors and accessories. They work as employees of the Sparkle Theater, and many are also actors in the plays.
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Grape Artwork.png|150px]]<br>[[Grape (character)|Grape]]
|The main antagonist of the game. She is an evil witch who takes over the Sparkle Theater with the help of her minions, the Sour Bunch.
|}
|}


==Enemies and obstacles==
==Enemies and obstacles==
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===Enemies===
===Enemies===
====Lower-ranked====
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!width=12%|Character
!width=12%|Enemy
!width=88%|Description
!width=88%|Description
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|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Standard Baddies.png|120px]]
|align=center|[[File:PPS Standard Baddies.png|120px]]<br>{{Conjectural|Rookie Dūke}}
|Short humanoid members of the [[Sour Bunch]].
|Short humanoid members of the [[Sour Bunch]].
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Knight Baddies.png|120px]]
|align=center|[[File:PPS Knight Baddies.png|120px]]<br>{{conjectural|Knight Dūke}}
|Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch who wear knight attire and have swords.
|Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch who wear knight attire and have swords.
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Spear Baddie.png|150px]]
|align=center|[[File:PPS Spear Baddie.png|150px]]<br>{{conjectural|Spear Dūke}}
|Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch who hold spears and shields.
|Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch who hold spears and shields.
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Kung Fu Baddies.png|130px]]
|align=center|[[File:PPS Kung Fu Baddies.png|130px]]<br>{{conjectural|Kung fu Dūke}}
|Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch who wear kung fu attire.
|Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch who wear kung fu attire.
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Bird Baddies.png|150px]]
|align=center|[[File:PPS Bird Baddies.png|150px]]<br>{{conjectural|Aerial Dūke}}
|Avian members of the Sour Bunch.
|Avian members of the Sour Bunch.
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====Higher-ranked====
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!width=88%|Description
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Cowboy.jpg|150px]]<br>{{conjectural|[[Cowboy]]}}
|A tall member of the Sour Bunch that leads a gang of robbers.
|-
|align=center|[[File: PPS Phantom Knight.png|150px]]<br>{{conjectural|[[Phantom knight]]}}
|A ghostly member of the Sour Bunch who haunts the Ghostly Castle.
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Dark Swordfighter.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Dark Swordfighter]]
|A large knight member of the Sour Bunch who guards the [[Swordfighter Sparkla]].
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Kung Fu Guy.png|130px]]
|align=center|[[File: PPS Sour Bunch figure skater pose.png|130px]]<br>{{Conjectural|[[Sour Bunch figure skater]]}}
|A tall enemy who fights using kung fu.
|A tall member of the Sour Bunch who fights by figure skating.
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|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Plant Enemy.png|150px]]
|align=center|[[File:PPS Dark Baker.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Dark Baker]]
|A large baker member of the Sour Bunch who challenges Patissiere Peach and the [[Patissiere Sparkle]] to a bake-off. It also possesses the latter beforehand.
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Kung Fu Guy.png|130px]]<br>{{Conjectural|[[Kung fu master]]}}
|A tall enemy who fights using different attacks with each encounter.
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Plant Enemy.png|150px]]<br>{{conjectural|[[Thorn plant]]}}
|A giant purple plant that resembles a [[Piranha Plant]].
|A giant purple plant that resembles a [[Piranha Plant]].
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|align=center|[[UFO]]
|A gigantic spaceship with fists that it uses to attack.
|-
|align=center|[[Dark Locomotive]]
|A gigantic locomotive led by the Sour Bunch.
|}
===Bosses===
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!width=88%|Description
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Disco Wing Splash.png|150px]]<br>[[Disco Wing]]
|The first [[Darkle]] boss who is a giant bird in a disco ball.
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Light Fang.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Light Fang]]
|The second Darkle boss who is a large snake that can rewind time.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Purrjector Cat.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Purrjector Cat]]
|The third Darkle boss who is a large cat that can project shadows.
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Spotlion.jpg|150px]]<br>[[Spotlion]]
|The fourth Darkle boss who is a lion that attacks using orbs.
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Grape Artwork.png|150px]]<br>[[Grape (character)|Grape]]
|The main antagonist of the game. She is an evil witch who takes over the Sparkle Theater with the help of her minions, the Sour Bunch.
|}
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!width=88%|Description
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|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Bramble Infestation.png|150px]]
|align=center|[[File:PPS Bramble Infestation.png|150px]]<br>[[Bramble]]
|Purple brambles that can only be destroyed using Swordfighter Peach's attacks.
|Purple brambles that can only be destroyed using Swordfighter Peach's attacks.
|}
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==Transformations==
==Transformations==
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|<center>'''[[Ninja Peach]]'''<ref name=Transformation>Nintendo (January 23, 2024). [https://youtube.com/watch?v=kGJIpCAkc-0 Princess Peach: Showtime! – Transformation Trailer – Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''.</ref><br>''Hide in the scenery using props, jump wall to wall, and take out foes with kunai as an agile ninja. Move swiftly and strike!''
|<center>'''[[Ninja Peach]]'''<br>''Hide in the scenery using props, jump wall to wall, and take out foes with kunai as an agile ninja. Move swiftly and strike!''
|<center>'''[[Cowgirl Peach]]'''<ref name=Transformation/><br>''Toss enemies and grab items with a lasso and saddle up your trusty horse as a quick-flingin’ cowgirl. Yeehaw!''
|<center>'''[[Cowgirl Peach]]'''<br>''Toss enemies and grab items with a lasso and saddle up your trusty horse as a quick-flingin’ cowgirl. Yeehaw!''
|<center>'''[[Figure Skater Peach]]'''<ref name=Transformation2>Nintendo (Februarty 14, 2024). [https://youtube.com/wach?v=TjC5wETyIsE Princess Peach: Showtime! – Transformation Trailer: Act II – Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''.</ref><br>''Join the other dancers on stage in a dazzling performance filled with quick-timed spins and jumps.''
|<center>'''[[Figure Skater Peach]]'''<br>''Join the other dancers on stage in a dazzling performance filled with quick-timed spins and jumps.''
|<center>'''[[Dashing Thief Peach]]'''<ref name=Transformation2/><br>''Hack and sneak through the Sour Bunch’s defenses. Embrace the thrills (and charms) of espionage!''
|<center>'''[[Dashing Thief Peach]]'''<br>''Hack and sneak through the Sour Bunch’s defenses. Embrace the thrills (and charms) of espionage!''
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|[[File:PPS Mermaid Peach Artwork 2.png|x180px|center]]
|[[File:PPS Mermaid Peach Artwork 2.png|x180px|center]]
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|[[File:PPS Screenshot Super Radiant Peach.png|x140px|center]]
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|-
|<center>'''[[Mermaid Peach]]'''<ref name=Transformation2/><br>''Use Peach’s magical voice to control schools of fish to reveal hidden pathways and harmonize with an aquatic orchestra.''
|<center>'''[[Mermaid Peach]]'''<br>''Use Peach’s magical voice to control schools of fish to reveal hidden pathways and harmonize with an aquatic orchestra.''
|<center>'''[[Mighty Peach]]'''<ref name=Transformation2/><br>''Go from hero to superhero! Defend the locals with powerful punches and superhuman strength.''
|<center>'''[[Mighty Peach]]'''<br>''Go from hero to superhero! Defend the locals with powerful punches and superhuman strength.''
|<center>'''[[Radiant Peach]]'''<ref>aWiibo (March 21, 2024). [https://youtube.com/watch?v=VOcTpspyyaw Princess Peach Showtime - Final Boss + Ending (No Damage)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 21, 2024.</ref><br>''A mythical dress imbued with Sparkle.''
|<center>'''[[Radiant Peach]]'''<br>''A mythical dress imbued with Sparkle.''
|<center>'''[[Super Radiant Peach]]'''<ref>aWiibo (March 21, 2024). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpG52sYawb4 Princess Peach: Showtime - All Outfits (Dresses & Ribbons)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 21, 2024.</ref><br>''The ultimate dress imbued with maximum Sparkle.''
|<center>'''[[Super Radiant Peach]]'''<br>''The ultimate dress imbued with maximum Sparkle.''
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|}


==Plays==
==Plays==
{{Rewrite-expand|Consider merging with and moving the list to [[Sparkle Theater#Floor plan]].}}
===1F===
===1F===
*[[The Castle of Thorns]]
*[[The Castle of Thorns]]
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*[[Welcome to the Festival of Sweets]]
*[[Welcome to the Festival of Sweets]]
*[[Darkle Boss: Disco Wing]]
*[[Darkle Boss: Disco Wing]]
*[[Swordfighter Rehearsal]]
===2F===
===2F===
*[[The Ghostly Castle]]
*[[The Ghostly Castle]]
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*[[The Case of the Missing Mural]]
*[[The Case of the Missing Mural]]
*[[Darkle Boss: Light Fang]]
*[[Darkle Boss: Light Fang]]
*[[Dashing Thief Rehearsal]]
===3F===
===3F===
*[[Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion]]
*[[Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion]]
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*[[Melody of the Sea]]
*[[Melody of the Sea]]
*[[Darkle Boss: Purrjector Cat]]
*[[Darkle Boss: Purrjector Cat]]
*[[Cowgirl Rehearsal]]
===4F===
===4F===
*[[Ninjitsu: The Art of Flames]]
*[[Ninjutsu: The Art of Flames]]
*[[The Stolen Statue]]
*[[The Stolen Statue]]
*[[A Kung Fu Tale]]
*[[A Kung Fu Tale]]
*[[The Case of the Rainy-Day Plot]]
*[[The Case of the Rainy-Day Plot]]
*[[Darkle Boss: Spotlion]]
*[[Darkle Boss: Spotlion]]
*[[Kung Fu Rehearsal]]
===5F===
===5F===
*[[Mighty Mission: The Rescue]]
*[[Mighty Mission: The Rescue]]
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*[[A Parade on Ice]]
*[[A Parade on Ice]]
*[[Blight of the Sea]]
*[[Blight of the Sea]]
*[[Mighty Rehearsal]]
===BF===
===BF===
*[[The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena]]
*[[The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena]]
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==Wardrobe==
==Wardrobe==
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Many dresses and ribbons are available for sale at the [[Lobby Shop]] after reaching in-game points, whereas those that do not have prices for them listed below are obtained through in-game accomplishments alone.
===Dresses===
===Dresses===
*'''Regular dress''': Peach's default appearance. The dress is mainly pink, while the collar, panniers, and hem are magenta. The bow that converts Peach's ponytail is bright magenta.
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*'''Polka-dot dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated by a series of white polka-dots, while the bow in Peach's hair also has white polka-dots.
|-style="background:#BD0042; color:#fff;"
*'''Horizontal-stripes dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with white bar lines traveling in horizontal direction, while the bow in Peach's hair also has white bars lines traveling in horizontal direction.
!width=12%|Dress
*'''Vertical-stripes dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with white bar lines traveling in vertical direction, while the bow in Peach's hair also has white bars lines traveling in vertical direction.
!width=68%|How to unlock
*'''Two-tone dress''': The dress is mostly by default, although the upper body part is recolored white, and the bow in Peach's hair is a brighter pink color.
!Lobby Shop price
*'''Gradient dress''': It's similar to the Two-tone version, although the colors are more saturated with the upper body being ultra pure white, while the collar, panniers, and hem have a slighter darker shade of magenta. The bow in Peach's hair is ultra pure white.
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*'''Starry dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with stars colored magenta, and the bow in Peach's hair also has stars colored magenta.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Regular Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Regular Dress
*'''Heart dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with hearts colored magenta, and the bow in Peach's hair also has hearts colored magenta.
|Available by default
*'''Geometric dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with zigzag line patterns colored magenta and white on the skirt area.
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*'''Checkered dress''': The dress is modified with plaid checkers in pink, bright azalea pink, white, and ultra pure white. The bow in Peach's hair also has plaid checkers of the same mentioned colors.
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*'''Scaly dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with triangles in pink, radish pink, and magenta, and the bow in Peach's hair also has triangles of the same mentioned colors.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Polka-Dot Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Polka-Dot Dress
*'''Swordfighter dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with rose patterns colored magenta and plum purple on the skirt area.
|rowspan=5|Clear [[The Castle of Thorns]]
*'''Special swordfighter dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with rose patterns and thorns colored magenta and plum purple, while the bow on Peach's hair bears the same mentioned pattern in the same color.
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
*'''Ninja dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with floral patterns and fang lines in white and magenta.
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*'''Special ninja dress''': Peach's dress is decorated with diamond shapes with floral patterns in pink, magenta, and white, while the collar, panniers, and hem have a darker saturation of magenta. The bow in Peach's hair also bears a similar pattern with the same mentioned colors.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Horizontal-Stripes Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Horizontal-Stripes Dress
*'''Cowgirl dress''': Peach's dress is mainly white with boulder designs in pink. The bow in Peach's hair is white with a pink boulder design.
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
*'''Cowgirl dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with horses, horizontal lines, and triangular patterns in pink, magenta, and white. The bow in Peach's hair also bears the mentioned design.
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*'''Patissiere dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with strawberries, horizontal wave patterns, and sliced fruits in pink, magenta, and white on the skirt area.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Vertical-Stripes Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Vertical-Stripes Dress
*'''Special Patissiere dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with plaid checkers and various cookie designs in pink, magenta, and white. The bow in Peach's hair also has a plaid checker design.
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
*'''Dashing Thief dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with various jewel patterns in magenta on the skirt area.
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*'''Special Dashing Thief dress''': Peach's dress is decorated with a city pattern with a moon and stars, while the collar, panniers, and hem are a slightly darker magenta color. The bow in Peach's hair also has white stars overlaid.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Two-Tone Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Two-Tone Dress
*'''Figure Skater dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with horizontal lines, triangular patterns, and snowflakes in white on the skirt area.
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
*'''Special Figure Skater dress''': Peach's dress is mainly a brighter pink color with snowflake patterns in white, magenta, and purple, while the collar, panniers, and hem are English lavender. The bow in Peach's hair is also a brighter pink color with white snowball patterns.
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*'''Detective dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with magnifying glasses and question marks in white and magenta on the skirt area.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Gradiant Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Gradient Dress
*'''Special Detective dress''': Peach's dress is mainly a sandy brown color with decorations involving yellow keys and chocolate brown magnifying glasses. The collar, panniers, and hem are a standard brown color. The bow in Peach's hair has a plaid checker design in various brown shades.
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
*'''Mighty dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with UFOs, triangular patterns, and stars in Magenta and purple on the skirt area.
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*'''Special Mighty dress''': Peach's dress is mainly violet decorated with planets, constellations, and stars. The collar, panniers, and hem are Spanish violet. The bow in Peach's hair is violet with white circle patterns.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Starry Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Starry Dress
*'''Mermaid dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with wave patterns in white, magenta, and radish pink, while the bow in Peach's hair bears a similar design.
| Earn a gold trophy in [[Swordfighter Rehearsal]]
*'''Special Mermaid dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with angled line patterns in white and music notes in magenta, while the bow in Peach's hair is decorated with white horizontal lines.
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*'''Kung Fu dress''': Peach's default dress is decorated with cloud patterns in magenta on the skirt area.
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*'''Special Kung Fu dress''': Peach's dress is mainly orange with a dragon pattern colored Orioles orange, cloud patterns in white, and diamond wave line patterns in darker orange. The collar, panniers, and hem are cherry red. The bow in Peach's hair is orange with diamond line patterns in darker orange.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Heart Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Heart Dress
*'''Disco dress''': Peach's dress is designed with disco dimensions in white, magenta, violet, and purple. The collar, panniers, hem, and hair bow are purple.
| Earn a gold trophy in [[Dashing Thief Rehearsal]]
*'''Fang dress''': Peach's dress is mainly green decorated with lime green squares and white wheels overlapping. The collar, panniers, hem, and hair bow are purple.
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*'''Purrjector dress''': Peach's dress is mainly yellow decorated with circles and wheels in old gold. The collar, panniers, hem, and hair bow are purple.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Geometric Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Geometric Dress
*'''Spotlion dress''': Peach's dress has different shades of blue in vertical patterns with cruiser windows engraving the skirt area. The collar, panniers, hem, and hair bow are purple.
| Earn a gold trophy in [[Cowgirl Rehearsal]]
*'''Radiant dress''': Peach's dress is mainly a translucent pink color decorated with star bits in ultra pure white. The panniers and hem are also ultra pure white, but the collar is in bright azalea pink. The bow in Peach's hair is a translucent pink color with bright white circle designs.
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*'''Grape dress''': The upper body of the dress is violet, while the skirt area bears vertical lines in indigo, violet, and sapphire blue. The collar, panniers, and hem are Russian violet. The bow in Peach's hair also has the same vertical design of colors that cover the skirt area.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Checkered Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Checkered Dress
*'''Sparkle dress''': The dress is mainly a metallic rose pink color decorated with diamond patterns in standard pink with stars, sparkles, and curtain lines in vast white on the skirt area. The collar, panniers, and hem are paradise pink.
| Earn a gold trophy in [[Kung Fu Rehearsal]]
*'''Special dress''': The dress is mainly Italian sky blue decorated with sparkle patterns in pink and indigo. The hair bow and collar are Italian sky blue, the panniers saturate by pink and indigo, and the hem below the skirt area is vast white.
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*'''Secret dress''': The dress is mainly pale azalea pink decorated with Theet patterns in yellow. Other designs include bubbles and star bite in magenta and bright azalea pink. The collar remains the same color as the dress, while the hair bow, panniers, and hem are misty rose pink.
|align=center|[[File:PPS Scaly Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Scaly Dress
| Earn a gold trophy in [[Mighty Rehearsal]]
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Swordfighter Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Swordfighter Dress
| Found in [[The Castle of Thorns]], located in the sub-area in the second section after using Sparkle on six trees. [[Ribboner]] will give the dress as a reward.
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Swordfighter Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Swordfighter Dress
|Clear [[The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Ninja Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Ninja Dress
| Found in [[Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids]], referencing the moon's location, after jumping off the blue roof, the player must break the vase where Ribboner is hiding.
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Ninja Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Ninja Dress
|Clear [[The Dark Ninja & the Legion of Guards]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Cowgirl Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Cowgirl Dress
| Found in [[Cowgirl in the Wilderness]], a scared Ribboner is hiding east of the basement downstairs.
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Cowgirl Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Cowgirl Dress
|Clear [[The Dark Locomotive & the Doomed Town]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Patissiere Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Patissiere Dress
| Found in [[Welcome to the Festival of Sweets]], attack the winged Sour Bunch minion stealing the cookie that Ribboner is clinging to.
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Patissiere Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Patissiere Dress
|Clear [[The Dark Baker & the Bewitching Sweets]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Dashing Thief Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Dashing Thief Dress
|Found in [[The Perfect Infiltration]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Dashing Thief Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Dashing Thief Dress
|Clear [[The Dark Prison & the Dangerous Trap]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Figure Skater Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Figure Skater Dress
|Found in [[A Snow Flower on Ice]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Figure Skater Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Figure Skater Dress
|Clear [[The Dark Ice & the Shadowy Stage]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Detective Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Detective Dress
|Found in [[The Case of the Missing Mural]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Detective Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Detective Dress
|Clear [[The Dark Museum & the Purple Mystery]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Mighty Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Mighty Dress
|Found in [[Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Mighty Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Mighty Dress
|Clear [[Dark Space & the Great Meteor]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Mermaid Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Mermaid Dress
|Found in [[Melody of the Sea]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Mermaid Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Mermaid Dress
|Clear [[The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Kung Fu Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Kung Fu Dress
|Found in [[A Kung Fu Tale]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Kung Fu Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Kung Fu Dress
|Clear [[The Dark School & the Twisted Fist]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 300
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Disco Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Disco Dress
|Defeat [[Disco Wing]] for the first time
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 200
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Fang Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Fang Dress
|Defeat [[Light Fang]] for the first time
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 200
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Purrjector Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Purrjector Dress
|Defeat [[Purrjector Cat]] for the first time
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 200
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Spotlion Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Spotlion Dress
|Defeat [[Spotlion]] for the first time
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 200
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Radiant Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Radiant Dress
|rowspan=2|Defeat [[Grape (character)|Grape]] for the first time
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 500
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Grape Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Grape Dress
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 500
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Sparkle Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Sparkle Dress
|Collect 100 total Sparkle Gems
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 500
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Dress
|Collect every [[Sparkle Gem]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 1000
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Secret Dress.jpg|200px]]<br>Secret Dress
|Find all hidden post-game Ninja [[Theet]]s
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==Staff==
===Ribbons===
{{main|List of Princess Peach: Showtime! staff}}
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|-style="background:#BD0042; color:#fff;"
!width=12%|Ribbon
!width=68%|How to unlock
!Lobby Shop price
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Regular Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Regular Ribbon
|Available by default
| -
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|align=center|[[File:PPS Red Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Red Ribbon
|rowspan=7|Clear [[The Castle of Thorns]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Blue Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Blue Ribbon
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Yellow Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Yellow Ribbon
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Orange Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Orange Ribbon
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Lime Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Lime Ribbon
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Light-Blue Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Light-Blue Ribbon
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Black Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Black Ribbon
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 100
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Swordfighter Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Swordfighter Ribbon
|Found in [[The Ghostly Castle]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Swordfighter Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Swordfighter Ribbon
|Found in [[The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Ninja Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Ninja Ribbon
|Found in [[Ninjutsu: The Art of Flames]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Ninja Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Ninja Ribbon
|Found in [[The Dark Ninja & the Legion of Guards]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Cowgirl Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Cowgirl Ribbon
|Found in [[Cowgirl at Dusk]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Cowgirl Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Cowgirl Ribbon
|Found in [[The Dark Locomotive & the Doomed Town]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Patissiere Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Patissiere Ribbon
|Found in [[Welcome to the Spooky Party]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Patissiere Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Patissiere Ribbon
|Found in [[The Dark Baker & the Bewitching Sweets]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Dashing Thief Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Dashing Thief Ribbon
|Found in [[The Stolen Statue]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Dashing Thief Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Dashing Thief Ribbon
|Found in [[The Dark Prison & the Dangerous Trap]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Figure Skater Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Figure Skater Ribbon
|Found in [[A Parade on Ice]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Figure Skater Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Figure Skater Ribbon
|Found in [[The Dark Ice & the Shadowy Stage]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Detective Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Detective Ribbon
|Found in [[The Case of the Rainy-Day Plot]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Detective Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Detective Ribbon
|Found in [[The Dark Museum & the Purple Mystery]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Mighty Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Mighty Ribbon
|Found in [[Mighty Mission: The Rescue]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Mighty Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Mighty Ribbon
|Found in [[Dark Space & the Great Meteor]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Mermaid Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Mermaid Ribbon
|Found in [[Blight of the Sea]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Mermaid Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Mermaid Ribbon
|Found in [[The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Kung Fu Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Kung Fu Ribbon
|Found in [[A Kung Fu Legend]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Multicolored Kung Fu Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Multicolored Kung Fu Ribbon
|Found in [[The Dark School & the Twisted Fist]]
| -
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Radiant Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Radiant Ribbon
|rowspan=2|Defeat [[Grape (character)|Grape]] for the first time
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 500
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Grape Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Grape Ribbon
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 500
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Sparkle Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Sparkle Ribbon
|Collect 100 total Sparkle Gems
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 500
|-
|align=center|[[File:PPS Special Ribbon.jpg|200px]]<br>Special Ribbon
|Collect every [[Sparkle Gem]]
|[[File:PPS show coin.png|16px|link=Coin]] 1000
|}


==Development==
==Development==
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In February 2024, it was confirmed that ''Princess Peach: Showtime!'' was being developed on the {{wp|Unreal Engine 4}} engine, making it the second game in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise after ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' and the third Nintendo game as a whole after ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 4|Pikmin 4]]'' to be developed with this engine.<ref>https://twitter.com/Akfamilyhome/status/1757301713248366855/photo/2</ref> Notably, both ''Super Mario''-franchise games developed on the engine are made by [[Good-Feel]].<ref name=Codename></ref>
In February 2024, it was confirmed that ''Princess Peach: Showtime!'' was being developed on the {{wp|Unreal Engine 4}} engine, making it the second game in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise after ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' and the third Nintendo game as a whole after ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 4|Pikmin 4]]'' to be developed with this engine.<ref>https://twitter.com/Akfamilyhome/status/1757301713248366855/photo/2</ref> Notably, both ''Super Mario''-franchise games developed on the engine are made by [[Good-Feel]].<ref name=Codename></ref>
A demo was released on March 6, 2024, two weeks prior to the game's full release. Save data from the demo cannot be carried over into the full game.


==Promotion==
==Promotion==
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*Customers who purchase this game on the European [[My Nintendo|My Nintendo Store]] receive an additional pin and notebook showing Princess Peach and Stella.<ref>{{cite| url = store.nintendo.ie/en/princess-peach-showtime | title = Princess Peach: Showtime! | publisher = store.nintendo.ie | accessdate = March 19, 2024 | archive = archive.ph/eIDAY | archivedate = March 19, 2024, 20:14:27 UTC }}</ref> A special bundle containing the game and a reusable shopping bag featuring Peach's transformations is also available for purchase on this store.<ref>{{cite| url = store.nintendo.co.uk/en/princess-peach-showtime-shopping-bag-B00546 | title = Princess Peach: Showtime! + Shopping Bag | publisher = store.nintendo.co.uk | accessdate = March 13, 2024 | archive = archive.ph/GvddH | archivedate = March 13, 2024, 18:52:44 UTC }}</ref>
*Customers who purchase this game on the European [[My Nintendo|My Nintendo Store]] receive an additional pin and notebook showing Princess Peach and Stella.<ref>{{cite| url = store.nintendo.ie/en/princess-peach-showtime | title = Princess Peach: Showtime! | publisher = store.nintendo.ie | accessdate = March 19, 2024 | archive = archive.ph/eIDAY | archivedate = March 19, 2024, 20:14:27 UTC }}</ref> A special bundle containing the game and a reusable shopping bag featuring Peach's transformations is also available for purchase on this store.<ref>{{cite| url = store.nintendo.co.uk/en/princess-peach-showtime-shopping-bag-B00546 | title = Princess Peach: Showtime! + Shopping Bag | publisher = store.nintendo.co.uk | accessdate = March 13, 2024 | archive = archive.ph/GvddH | archivedate = March 13, 2024, 18:52:44 UTC }}</ref>
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==Staff==
{{main|List of Princess Peach: Showtime! staff}}
''Princess Peach: Showtime!'' was developed by [[Good-Feel]], which previously developed ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', and ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''. Good-Feel founder Etsunobu Ebisu serves as the game's producer and director, marking his first directorial role in almost 27 years, since ''{{wp|Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] in 1997.<ref>Robinson, A. (March 21, 2024). [https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/princess-peach-showtime-is-goemon-designers-first-directorial-role-in-over-25-years/ Princess Peach Showtime is Goemon designer’s first directorial role in over 25 years]. ''Video Game Chronicle''. Retrieved March 29, 2024.</ref>
==Reception==
''Princess Peach: Showtime!'' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics mainly praising the game's visual flair, stylishness and variety of the costumes and activities available, but deeming its gameplay lacking in depth in comparison to other ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' games.
Critics have universally exalted the theater theme of ''Princess Peach: Showtime!'' and how it visually affects the level design, as well as Peach as a protagonist and her versatility in the role, often in comparison to ''Super Princess Peach''.<ref>Parrish, Ash (March 26, 2024). [https://www.theverge.com/24112407/princess-peach-showtime-review-nintendo-switch Princess Peach: Showtime! is clever and playful, but Peach deserves more]. ''The Verge''. Retrieved April 12, 2024.</ref> Chris Carter, giving the game an 8/10 in a review for ''Destructoid'', commended its simplicity of controls and unpredictability, and the play aesthetic as a charming aspect.<ref>Carter, Chris (March 21, 2024). [https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-princess-peach-showtime/ Review: Princess Peach: Showtime]. ''Destructoid''. Retrived April 12, 2024</ref> Adam Cook from ''God Is a Geek'' also gave ''Showtime!'' an 8/10, highlighting the action-based transformations. In contrast, he reviews Patisserie Peach and Detective Peach as "likely to be something that looks nicer than it is to actually play".<ref name="GIaG">Cook, Adam (March 21, 2024). [https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/princess-peach-showtime-review/ Princess Peach: Showtime! review]. ''God Is a Geek''. Retrived April 12, 2024.</ref> In his 7/10 review, Logan Plant of ''IGN'' appreciated the commitment to the theater theme, and added that it is a perfect fit for Princess Peach. He says the action-based transformations "sometimes blend together" and can be reduced to button mashing due to the difficulty level of the game, but praises the boss fights.<ref>Plant, Logan (March 21, 2024). [https://www.ign.com/articles/princess-peach-showtime-review Princess Peach: Showtime! Review]. ''IGN''. Retrieved April 12, 2024</ref>
The simplistic nature of the gameplay has received some criticism, although some outlets have noted that the game appears to be geared towards younger children. In a negative review, Tom Regan of ''The Guardian'' claims that, despite its creative premise and appealing visuals and animations, "it only takes a few minutes of play before repetition sinks in," adding that many of the costumed sections feel like incomplete prototypes, citing the game as a whole as shallow and having "little to offer those of us who have mastered our times tables".<ref>Regan, Tom (March 22, 2024). [https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/22/princess-peach-showtime-review-nintendo-switch Princess Peach: Showtime review – a paper-thin performance]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 12, 2024.</ref> Ali Shutler of ''NME'' also mentions this as a negative, calling the game "incredibly straightforward and forgiving", and that nothing "feels earned."<ref>Shutler, Ali (March 21, 2024). [https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/princess-peach-showtime-review-nintendo-3603934 ‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’ review: leaves the audience wanting more]. ''NME''. Retrieved April 12, 2024.</ref>
Some performance issues were also criticized by reviewers. Adam Cook noted that the game is uncharacteristically unpolished for a Nintendo release, in reference to long loading times and frame drops.<ref name="GIaG"></ref>
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|"''Bar a few issues, this is pretty much a triumph for Peach’s first solo adventure. It isn’t going to leave your jaw on the floor like ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder|Super Mario Bros Wonder]]'' did, but it’s a worthwhile way to spend your time, with some unique ideas, and clever design. Some transformations are better than others, but Princess Peach: Showtime is just a lovely way to spend the time for anyone willing to give themselves to it.''"
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|Logan Plant, [https://www.ign.com/articles/princess-peach-showtime-review IGN]
|7/10
|"''Princess Peach: Showtime! is more closely aligned with Kirby and Yoshi’s simple, cheery romps rather than Mario’s polished platformers and Luigi’s haunted mansions. There’s fun to be found in the Sparkle Theater, as these delightfully simplified takes on some of gaming’s most popular genres are entertaining to blast through, and the whimsical stage play aesthetic gives Peach’s game an identity all its own. I’m also thrilled that Nintendo is finally giving Peach another crack at her own solo outing after nearly two decades, and I hope this is the start of an ongoing spinoff series within the wider Mario universe. Some noticeable performance issues and the frustrating lack of a chapter select means I won’t be returning for an encore, and I wish there were a few extra levels to lengthen the somewhat brief campaign, but Nintendo and Princess Peach at least know how to put on a good show.''"
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|Ali Shutler, [https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/princess-peach-showtime-review-nintendo-3603934 NME]
|3/5
|"Princess Peach: Showtime! ''takes an iconic character and tries to do too much with her. The ambitious game is a brilliant introduction to the colourful world of gaming but is frustratingly straightforward, despite the madcap situations you’ll find yourself in.''"
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===Sales===
As of March 31, 2024, the game had sold 1.22 million units worldwide (meaning it achieved this nine days after releasing).<ref>Nintendo (May 7, 2024) [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2024/240507_3e.pdf]. ''Financial Results Explanatory Material, Nintendo Co., Ltd''. Retrieved May 8, 2024.</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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PPS New Key Art.jpg|Key artwork
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Media==
{{main|List of Princess Peach: Showtime! media}}
{{media table
|file1=Princess Peach Showtime! 001 Entrancing Prelude (Main Menu).oga
|title1=Entrancing Prelude (Main Menu)
|description1=Plays during the title screen.
|length1=0:30
|file2=Princess Peach Showtime! 021 Peach March.oga
|title2=Peach March
|description2=Plays in the opening cutscene.
|length2=0:30
|file3=Princess Peach Showtime! 008 It's Up to Me.oga
|title3=It's Up to Me
|description3=Plays in [[The Castle of Thorns]], [[Welcome to the Festival of Sweets]], [[The Perfect Infiltration]], [[Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion]] and [[Welcome to the Spooky Party]].
|length3=0:30
|file4=Princess Peach Showtime! 060 Stage Clear ~ Swordfighter Peach.oga
|title4=Stage Clear ~ Swordfighter Peach
|description4=Plays after completing the stage as Swordfighter Peach.
|length4=0:14
}}


==References to other games==
==References to other games==
*''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'': The cookies Patissiere Peach holds in the official key artwork are the same as the ones from this game.
*''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'': The cookies Patissiere Peach holds in the game's artwork, as well as the ones she bakes in-game, are the same as the ones from this game.
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'': One of Toad's voice clips from this game is reused in the opening cutscene.
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'': Some of Toad's voice clips are reused for this game, particularly in the opening cutscene.
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': The design of [[Peach's Castle]] is based off its design in this game.<ref name=SepDirect/>
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': The design of [[Peach's Castle]] is based off its design in this game.<ref name=SepDirect/>


==References in other games==
==References in other games==
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': An event called "Showtime and Wonder Spirits" added two new spirits based on ''Princess Peach: Showtime!'', with those being Peach & Stella and Swordfighter Peach.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': A spirit event called "Showtime and Wonder Spirits" added two new spirits based on characters from ''Princess Peach: Showtime!'', with those characters being Peach & Stella and Swordfighter Peach.
*''[[Super Mario Run]]'': A 9-mission event based on the game was released, with each three missions completed awarding the player with statues based on [[Patissiere Peach]], [[Swordfighter Peach]] and Peach with Stella.
*''[[Super Mario Run]]'': An event themed after the game included nine missions to complete, with every three missions completed awarding the player with statues based on [[Patissiere Peach]], [[Swordfighter Peach]], and Peach with Stella.
*''[[Tetris 99]]'': A theme based on ''Princess Peach: Showtime!'' was made available during the 39th Maximus Cup.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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==Trivia==
[[File:Princess Peach Showtime Latin letters font comparison.webp|thumb|Comparison of Latin letters in fonts]]
*The Korean and Chinese versions use different fonts compared to the one used for other versions, with even Latin characters having some differences between them.


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 15:07, May 8, 2024

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Princess Peach: Showtime!
Final box art for Princess Peach: Showtime!
North American box art
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer Good-Feel[1]
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release date Japan March 22, 2024[2]
USA March 22, 2024[3]
Mexico March 22, 2024
Brazil March 22, 2024
Europe March 22, 2024
Australia March 22, 2024
South Korea March 22, 2024[4]
HK March 22, 2024
ROC March 22, 2024
Language(s) Deutsch
English (United States)
Español (España)
Español (Latinoamérica)
Français (Canada)
Français (France)
Italiano
Nederlands
Português (Brasil)
Русский
한국어
日本語
简体中文
繁體中文
Genre Action-adventure
Rating(s)
ESRB:E10+ - Everyone 10+
PEGI:7 - Seven years and older
CERO:A - All ages
ACB:PG - Parental Guidance
USK:6 - Six years and older
DEJUS:L - General audience
SMECCV:B - Twelve years and older
GRAC:All - All ages
GSRR:P - Six years and older
FPB:13 - Thirteen years and older
GCAM:7 - Seven years and older
NMC:7 - Seven years and older
Mode(s) Single-player
Media
Nintendo Switch:
Game Card
Digital download
Input
Nintendo Switch:

Princess Peach: Showtime! is an action-adventure game developed by Good-Feel for the Nintendo Switch. In the 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. Released worldwide on March 22, 2024, it is Princess Peach's third starring role in a game, following Princess Toadstool's Castle Run in 1990 and Super Princess Peach in 2005.

Overview

Screenshot from Princess Peach: Showtime! of Princess Peach and two Toads arriving at Sparkle Theater
Peach and the Toads arriving at the Sparkle Theater.

The game has a stage play-themed setting. It takes place in a venue called Sparkle Theater, which a Toad invited Peach to. Once they arrive, a witch called Grape takes over the theater. Peach and the theater's guardian Stella team up to take back the theater by battling Grape's minions, the Sour Bunch. At the beginning of the game, Stella gives Peach the power of Sparkle, tying her hair in a ponytail with a magenta bow in the place of her usual crown, which she lost when Grape showed up. Stella can turn into a long ribbon Peach can use to interact with on-stage elements, such as props and characters. When she stands on a special platform on the stage, Peach is capable of transforming into various costume-like forms that match the current play's setting, such as Swordfighter Peach, Detective Peach, Patissiere Peach, and Kung Fu Peach. Every form has her own gameplay style, such as Swordfighter Peach using a rapier or Kung Fu Peach doing martial arts moves.[3]

There are ten types of plays with three levels each, with the first one introducing its transformation. The third level of each theme is located in the basement, where all the Sparklas, the stars of each show, are trapped. To complete the level, Peach has to find and rescue the captured Sparklas and then work alongside them to reach the exit.

Collected coins are added to a collective tally after each time a level is completed, and are used to buy outfits at the Lobby Shop. The maximum number of coins the tally can reach is 9999.

Health points

By default, Peach has a maximum of five HP during a show, shown as hearts above her head and in the pause menu. Hearts are lost when taking damage from enemies, falling down, being caught up during some auto-scrolling sections, or failing a Strike of Intuition. Hearts can be regained by interacting with certain sceneries, after doing certain tasks, or found at certain spots in levels. The "Rehearsal" bonus levels start her off with one HP, and she cannot gain more hearts during those levels.

Artwork of the Heart Charm from Princess Peach: Showtime!

The game also offers Peach to put on a Heart Charm, which increases the HP maximum to eight. It is offered, and can be removed, by a Staff Member Theet in the upper left of the 1F circle stairs. Stella can also offer it to Peach if she runs out of hearts twice in the same section of a show. There are no known negative effects of using the Heart Charm, besides the extra hearts being shown as green.

The game does not have a life system. As a result, there are no Game Overs or being booted out of shows. If Peach runs out of hearts, she is deducted 10 Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. coins and is returned to the start of the section or the nearest previous checkpoint.

Technical aspects

The game runs in 720p at 30fps in handheld mode, and in 900p at 30fps in docked mode. Different aspects may render at different resolutions: text and menus can render at full target resolution, while highly detailed 3D models like Princess Peach's standard mode are rendered at lower resolutions.

The sound is in stereo, with no support for 5.1 surround.

Plot

One day in the Mushroom Kingdom, a Toad is sent a flier advertising a show at the Sparkle Theater, which Princess Peach and some Toads decide to attend. Suddenly, the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch invade and take over the theater. A gust of wind blows away Peach's crown, her suitcase, the Toads, some Theets, and some fliers. Meanwhile, Peach is trapped inside. She teams up with the theater's guardian Stella to stop them.

Throughout the game, Peach and Stella rid the theater plays of the Sour Bunch. This involves Peach transforming into one of ten ensembles: Swordfighter, Detective, Patissiere, Kung Fu, Ninja, Cowgirl, Figure Skater, Dashing Thief, Mermaid, and Mighty, depending on the type of play. Peach also has to find and save the ten Sparklas, a group of Theets who are the stars of each type of play.

Eventually, Peach and Stella come face to face with Grape. With assistance from the Sparklas, Peach transforms into Radiant Peach in order to battle Grape. Peach ultimately defeats her, and Grape disappears. All that is left is her mask. As Peach and Stella walk away, the mask laughs, and Grape suddenly comes back to life, destroying the Sparkle Theater in the process. Peach transforms into a more powerful version of her Radiant transformation, known as Super Radiant Peach, and is forced to battle Grape once again.

The ending of Princess Peach: Showtime!
Peach curtseying as Stella and the Sparklas take a bow.

Once Grape is defeated for good, Peach rebuilds the theater with her powers. She transforms back into her normal self as the Sparklas and Theets approach her and Stella. They all turn to the camera to the sound of applause, take a bow (with the exception of Peach, who curtsies instead) and wave goodbye as confetti falls. Finally, Peach winks and thanks the player for helping her out.

During the credits, photos show highlights from the game, before coming to still shots of Peach reuniting with the Toads. The pink ribbon that held Peach's hair in place magically unties itself. One of the Toads hands Stella the crown, which she places on Peach's head. The credits end with a photo of Peach and Stella high-fiving surrounded by the Theets, and zooms out to reveal an envelope, a letter, and Peach's crown, all sitting on Peach's bedside table.

Controls

Action Controls
Run Tilt Left Stick
Swim (Mermaid only)
Jump A Button
Action B Button
Pose (Transformations only) ZL Button or ZR Button
Rotate during outfit selections
Upwards slash (Swordfighter sidescroller sections only) Tilt Left Stick up + B Button
Climb and slide pipes (Dashing Thief only) Tilt Left Stick up or down.
(If the pipe is not on the floor, jump onto it with A Button.)
Attract fish (Mermaid only) Hold B Button while tilting Left Stick
Browse menus, including the elevator Tilt Left Stick or press Directional Buttons
Switch between Peach/Stella during outfit selections L Button or R Button
Pause menu Plus Button
Skip cutscene
Control hints (Only when prompted) X Button
Enter preview mode during outfit selection
Zoom in/out during outfit selection preview mode
Replay the post-demo cutscene (Demo only)
Hide/show the UI during outfit selection preview mode Minus Button

Jump and Action can be natively swapped in the game's settings, so that Jump is set to B Button, and Action to A Button. In-game control hints will change to reflect such a swap.

Y Button and Right Stick are not used in the game. There is no touch screen support, even in the menus.

The game requires two Joy-Con or a Pro Controller to play. Although "Change Button Mapping" in the Nintendo Switch settings can be used to map all gameplay movement buttons onto a single Joy-Con, limitations with the button mapping regarding the analog stick's Y-axis prevent a single Joy-Con from being used horizontally.

Characters

Playable characters

Character Description
Artwork of Princess Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Princess Peach
The titular main protagonist of the game, Princess Peach sets off to save the Sparkle Theater from Grape and the Sour Bunch.
Artwork Stella from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Stella
The guardian fairy of the Sparkle Theater, Stella assists Peach by giving her usage of Sparkle power and allowing her to transform.

Supporting characters

Character Description
Artwork of Toad for Mario Party Superstars (also used for Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch)
Toads
Subjects of Princess Peach, two Toads accompany her in her trip to the Sparkle Theater.
Artwork of Theets in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Theets
Short dot-eyed creatures with spherical heads and big spherical noses. They come in various colors and accessories. They work as employees of the Sparkle Theater, and many are also actors in the plays.

Enemies and obstacles

Enemies

Lower-ranked

Enemy Description
Screenshot of enemies from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Rookie Dūke
Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch.
Screenshot of enemies from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Knight Dūke
Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch who wear knight attire and have swords.
Screenshot of an enemy from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Spear Dūke
Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch who hold spears and shields.
Screenshot of enemies from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Kung fu Dūke
Short humanoid members of the Sour Bunch who wear kung fu attire.
Screenshot of enemies from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Aerial Dūke
Avian members of the Sour Bunch.

Higher-ranked

Enemy Description
The Cowboy in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Cowboy
A tall member of the Sour Bunch that leads a gang of robbers.
Cropped image of the phantom knight in The Ghostly Castle in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Phantom knight
A ghostly member of the Sour Bunch who haunts the Ghostly Castle.
The Dark Swordfighter in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Dark Swordfighter
A large knight member of the Sour Bunch who guards the Swordfighter Sparkla.
Sour Bunch Figure Skater posing during pre-fight in A Parade on Ice.
Sour Bunch figure skater
A tall member of the Sour Bunch who fights by figure skating.
The Dark Baker in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Dark Baker
A large baker member of the Sour Bunch who challenges Patissiere Peach and the Patissiere Sparkle to a bake-off. It also possesses the latter beforehand.
Screenshot of an enemy from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Kung fu master
A tall enemy who fights using different attacks with each encounter.
Screenshot of an enemy from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Thorn plant
A giant purple plant that resembles a Piranha Plant.
UFO A gigantic spaceship with fists that it uses to attack.
Dark Locomotive A gigantic locomotive led by the Sour Bunch.

Bosses

Boss Description
Splash screen of Disco Wing taking place in Darkle Boss: Disco Wing in Princess Peach: Showtime!.
Disco Wing
The first Darkle boss who is a giant bird in a disco ball.
Light Fang in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Light Fang
The second Darkle boss who is a large snake that can rewind time.
Purrjector Cat in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Purrjector Cat
The third Darkle boss who is a large cat that can project shadows.
Spotlion in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Spotlion
The fourth Darkle boss who is a lion that attacks using orbs.
Grape artwork from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Grape
The main antagonist of the game. She is an evil witch who takes over the Sparkle Theater with the help of her minions, the Sour Bunch.

Obstacles

Obstacle Description
Screenshot of an obstacle from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Bramble
Purple brambles that can only be destroyed using Swordfighter Peach's attacks.
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Transformations

Artwork of Swordfighter Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Artwork of Detective Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Artwork of Patissiere Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Artwork of Kung Fu Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Swordfighter Peach
Fend off the Sour Bunch with graceful slashes, dodges, and counterattacks as a sensational swordfighter.
Detective Peach
Don your sleuthing cap to question locals, uncover clues, and solve a classic “whodunnit” mystery as a clever detective.
Patissiere Peach
Bake and decorate sweets with a dollop of cream and charm as a talented patissiere. Whip something up within the time limit!
Kung Fu Peach
Defend the school with artful jabs, kicks, and jumps as a disciplined kung fu master. Send foes flying with strength and balance.
Ninja Peach in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Cowgirl Peach in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Artwork of Figure Skater Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Artwork of Dashing Thief Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Ninja Peach
Hide in the scenery using props, jump wall to wall, and take out foes with kunai as an agile ninja. Move swiftly and strike!
Cowgirl Peach
Toss enemies and grab items with a lasso and saddle up your trusty horse as a quick-flingin’ cowgirl. Yeehaw!
Figure Skater Peach
Join the other dancers on stage in a dazzling performance filled with quick-timed spins and jumps.
Dashing Thief Peach
Hack and sneak through the Sour Bunch’s defenses. Embrace the thrills (and charms) of espionage!
Artwork of Mermaid Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Artwork of Mighty Peach from Princess Peach: Showtime!
Splash screen of Radiant Peach in Princess Peach: Showtime!.
Screenshot of Super Radiant Peach in Princess Peach: Showtime!.
Mermaid Peach
Use Peach’s magical voice to control schools of fish to reveal hidden pathways and harmonize with an aquatic orchestra.
Mighty Peach
Go from hero to superhero! Defend the locals with powerful punches and superhuman strength.
Radiant Peach
A mythical dress imbued with Sparkle.
Super Radiant Peach
The ultimate dress imbued with maximum Sparkle.

Plays

It has been requested that this article be rewritten and expanded to include more information. Reason: Consider merging with and moving the list to Sparkle Theater#Floor plan.

1F

2F

3F

4F

5F

BF

Wardrobe

Many dresses and ribbons are available for sale at the Lobby Shop after reaching in-game points, whereas those that do not have prices for them listed below are obtained through in-game accomplishments alone.

Dresses

Dress How to unlock Lobby Shop price
Regular Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Regular Dress
Available by default -
Polka-Dot Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Polka-Dot Dress
Clear The Castle of Thorns Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Horizontal-Stripes Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Horizontal-Stripes Dress
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Vertical-Stripes Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Vertical-Stripes Dress
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Two-Tone Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Two-Tone Dress
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Gradiant Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Gradient Dress
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Starry Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Starry Dress
Earn a gold trophy in Swordfighter Rehearsal -
Heart Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Heart Dress
Earn a gold trophy in Dashing Thief Rehearsal
Geometric Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Geometric Dress
Earn a gold trophy in Cowgirl Rehearsal
Checkered Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Checkered Dress
Earn a gold trophy in Kung Fu Rehearsal
Scaly Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Scaly Dress
Earn a gold trophy in Mighty Rehearsal
Swordfighter Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Swordfighter Dress
Found in The Castle of Thorns, located in the sub-area in the second section after using Sparkle on six trees. Ribboner will give the dress as a reward. -
Special Swordfighter Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Swordfighter Dress
Clear The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Ninja Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Ninja Dress
Found in Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids, referencing the moon's location, after jumping off the blue roof, the player must break the vase where Ribboner is hiding. -
Special Ninja Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Ninja Dress
Clear The Dark Ninja & the Legion of Guards Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Cowgirl Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Cowgirl Dress
Found in Cowgirl in the Wilderness, a scared Ribboner is hiding east of the basement downstairs. -
Special Cowgirl Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Cowgirl Dress
Clear The Dark Locomotive & the Doomed Town Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Patissiere Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Patissiere Dress
Found in Welcome to the Festival of Sweets, attack the winged Sour Bunch minion stealing the cookie that Ribboner is clinging to. -
Special Patissiere Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Patissiere Dress
Clear The Dark Baker & the Bewitching Sweets Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Dashing Thief Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Dashing Thief Dress
Found in The Perfect Infiltration -
Special Dashing Thief Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Dashing Thief Dress
Clear The Dark Prison & the Dangerous Trap Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Figure Skater Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Figure Skater Dress
Found in A Snow Flower on Ice -
Special Figure Skater Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Figure Skater Dress
Clear The Dark Ice & the Shadowy Stage Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Detective Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Detective Dress
Found in The Case of the Missing Mural -
Special Detective Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Detective Dress
Clear The Dark Museum & the Purple Mystery Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Mighty Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Mighty Dress
Found in Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion -
Special Mighty Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Mighty Dress
Clear Dark Space & the Great Meteor Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Mermaid Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Mermaid Dress
Found in Melody of the Sea -
Special Mermaid Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Mermaid Dress
Clear The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Kung Fu Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Kung Fu Dress
Found in A Kung Fu Tale -
Special Kung Fu Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Kung Fu Dress
Clear The Dark School & the Twisted Fist Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 300
Disco Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Disco Dress
Defeat Disco Wing for the first time Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 200
Fang Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Fang Dress
Defeat Light Fang for the first time Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 200
Purrjector Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Purrjector Dress
Defeat Purrjector Cat for the first time Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 200
Spotlion Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Spotlion Dress
Defeat Spotlion for the first time Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 200
Radiant Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Radiant Dress
Defeat Grape for the first time Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 500
Grape Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Grape Dress
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 500
Sparkle Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Sparkle Dress
Collect 100 total Sparkle Gems Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 500
Special Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Dress
Collect every Sparkle Gem Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 1000
Secret Dress in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Secret Dress
Find all hidden post-game Ninja Theets -

Ribbons

Ribbon How to unlock Lobby Shop price
Regular Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Regular Ribbon
Available by default -
Red Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Red Ribbon
Clear The Castle of Thorns Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Blue Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Blue Ribbon
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Yellow Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Yellow Ribbon
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Orange Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Orange Ribbon
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Lime Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Lime Ribbon
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Light-Blue Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Light-Blue Ribbon
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Black Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Black Ribbon
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 100
Swordfighter Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Swordfighter Ribbon
Found in The Ghostly Castle -
Multicolored Swordfighter Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Swordfighter Ribbon
Found in The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena -
Ninja Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Ninja Ribbon
Found in Ninjutsu: The Art of Flames -
Multicolored Ninja Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Ninja Ribbon
Found in The Dark Ninja & the Legion of Guards -
Cowgirl Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Cowgirl Ribbon
Found in Cowgirl at Dusk -
Multicolored Cowgirl Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Cowgirl Ribbon
Found in The Dark Locomotive & the Doomed Town -
Patissiere Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Patissiere Ribbon
Found in Welcome to the Spooky Party -
Multicolored Patissiere Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Patissiere Ribbon
Found in The Dark Baker & the Bewitching Sweets -
Dashing Thief Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Dashing Thief Ribbon
Found in The Stolen Statue -
Multicolored Dashing Thief Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Dashing Thief Ribbon
Found in The Dark Prison & the Dangerous Trap -
Figure Skater Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Figure Skater Ribbon
Found in A Parade on Ice -
Multicolored Figure Skater Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Figure Skater Ribbon
Found in The Dark Ice & the Shadowy Stage -
Detective Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Detective Ribbon
Found in The Case of the Rainy-Day Plot -
Multicolored Detective Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Detective Ribbon
Found in The Dark Museum & the Purple Mystery -
Mighty Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Mighty Ribbon
Found in Mighty Mission: The Rescue -
Multicolored Mighty Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Mighty Ribbon
Found in Dark Space & the Great Meteor -
Mermaid Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Mermaid Ribbon
Found in Blight of the Sea -
Multicolored Mermaid Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Mermaid Ribbon
Found in The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents -
Kung Fu Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Kung Fu Ribbon
Found in A Kung Fu Legend -
Multicolored Kung Fu Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Multicolored Kung Fu Ribbon
Found in The Dark School & the Twisted Fist -
Radiant Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Radiant Ribbon
Defeat Grape for the first time Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 500
Grape Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Grape Ribbon
Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 500
Sparkle Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Sparkle Ribbon
Collect 100 total Sparkle Gems Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 500
Special Ribbon in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Special Ribbon
Collect every Sparkle Gem Yellow coin seen in Princess Peach: Showtime!. 1000

Development

Key art for Princess Peach: Showtime!
The initial key art, featuring Peach with more whimsical facial expressions.

The game was first teased during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, alongside Super Mario RPG and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. Also teased in the trailer was a new transformation Peach undergoes during the game, which turns her dress pale blue if she stands on a particular spot on the stage. During the transformation, Stella, who was still unnamed, turns into a ribbon and twirls around her, taking the color of her dress.[5] The same transformation appears in the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, revealing it to turn Peach into her Swordfighter form.[3]

In Nintendo's financial report for the first quarter of their fiscal year ending 2024, the game was listed in the launch schedule as "Princess Peach will star as the main character in a brand new game". This sentence is explicitly treated as a tentative title for the game.[6] The game's final title of Princess Peach: Showtime! was announced during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.[3]

In October 2023, the game's box art and key artwork were modified to give Peach more determined facial expressions, which have been compared to Peach's appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.[7][8]

In February 2024, it was confirmed that Princess Peach: Showtime! was being developed on the Unreal Engine 4 engine, making it the second game in the Super Mario franchise after Yoshi's Crafted World and the third Nintendo game as a whole after Pikmin 4 to be developed with this engine.[9] Notably, both Super Mario-franchise games developed on the engine are made by Good-Feel.[1]

A demo was released on March 6, 2024, two weeks prior to the game's full release. Save data from the demo cannot be carried over into the full game.

Promotion

Products distributed with the game on the European My Nintendo Store
Pin and notebook
Products distributed with the game on the European My Nintendo Store
Shopping bag
Products distributed with the game on the European My Nintendo Store
  • Customers who purchase this game on the European My Nintendo Store receive an additional pin and notebook showing Princess Peach and Stella.[10] A special bundle containing the game and a reusable shopping bag featuring Peach's transformations is also available for purchase on this store.[11]

Staff

Main article: List of Princess Peach: Showtime! staff

Princess Peach: Showtime! was developed by Good-Feel, which previously developed Wario Land: Shake It!, Yoshi's Woolly World, and Yoshi's Crafted World. Good-Feel founder Etsunobu Ebisu serves as the game's producer and director, marking his first directorial role in almost 27 years, since Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon for the Nintendo 64 in 1997.[12]

Reception

Princess Peach: Showtime! received mixed to positive reviews, with critics mainly praising the game's visual flair, stylishness and variety of the costumes and activities available, but deeming its gameplay lacking in depth in comparison to other Super Mario games.

Critics have universally exalted the theater theme of Princess Peach: Showtime! and how it visually affects the level design, as well as Peach as a protagonist and her versatility in the role, often in comparison to Super Princess Peach.[13] Chris Carter, giving the game an 8/10 in a review for Destructoid, commended its simplicity of controls and unpredictability, and the play aesthetic as a charming aspect.[14] Adam Cook from God Is a Geek also gave Showtime! an 8/10, highlighting the action-based transformations. In contrast, he reviews Patisserie Peach and Detective Peach as "likely to be something that looks nicer than it is to actually play".[15] In his 7/10 review, Logan Plant of IGN appreciated the commitment to the theater theme, and added that it is a perfect fit for Princess Peach. He says the action-based transformations "sometimes blend together" and can be reduced to button mashing due to the difficulty level of the game, but praises the boss fights.[16]

The simplistic nature of the gameplay has received some criticism, although some outlets have noted that the game appears to be geared towards younger children. In a negative review, Tom Regan of The Guardian claims that, despite its creative premise and appealing visuals and animations, "it only takes a few minutes of play before repetition sinks in," adding that many of the costumed sections feel like incomplete prototypes, citing the game as a whole as shallow and having "little to offer those of us who have mastered our times tables".[17] Ali Shutler of NME also mentions this as a negative, calling the game "incredibly straightforward and forgiving", and that nothing "feels earned."[18]

Some performance issues were also criticized by reviewers. Adam Cook noted that the game is uncharacteristically unpolished for a Nintendo release, in reference to long loading times and frame drops.[15]

Reviews
Release Reviewer, Publication Score Comment
Nintendo Switch Adam Cook, God Is a Geek 8/10 "Bar a few issues, this is pretty much a triumph for Peach’s first solo adventure. It isn’t going to leave your jaw on the floor like Super Mario Bros Wonder did, but it’s a worthwhile way to spend your time, with some unique ideas, and clever design. Some transformations are better than others, but Princess Peach: Showtime is just a lovely way to spend the time for anyone willing to give themselves to it."
Nintendo Switch Logan Plant, IGN 7/10 "Princess Peach: Showtime! is more closely aligned with Kirby and Yoshi’s simple, cheery romps rather than Mario’s polished platformers and Luigi’s haunted mansions. There’s fun to be found in the Sparkle Theater, as these delightfully simplified takes on some of gaming’s most popular genres are entertaining to blast through, and the whimsical stage play aesthetic gives Peach’s game an identity all its own. I’m also thrilled that Nintendo is finally giving Peach another crack at her own solo outing after nearly two decades, and I hope this is the start of an ongoing spinoff series within the wider Mario universe. Some noticeable performance issues and the frustrating lack of a chapter select means I won’t be returning for an encore, and I wish there were a few extra levels to lengthen the somewhat brief campaign, but Nintendo and Princess Peach at least know how to put on a good show."
Nintendo Switch Ali Shutler, NME 3/5 "Princess Peach: Showtime! takes an iconic character and tries to do too much with her. The ambitious game is a brilliant introduction to the colourful world of gaming but is frustratingly straightforward, despite the madcap situations you’ll find yourself in."
Aggregators
Compiler Platform / Score
Metacritic 74

Sales

As of March 31, 2024, the game had sold 1.22 million units worldwide (meaning it achieved this nine days after releasing).[19]

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Princess Peach: Showtime!

Media

Main article: List of Princess Peach: Showtime! media
Audio.svg Entrancing Prelude (Main Menu) - Plays during the title screen.
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Audio.svg Peach March - Plays in the opening cutscene.
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Audio.svg It's Up to Me - Plays in The Castle of Thorns, Welcome to the Festival of Sweets, The Perfect Infiltration, Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion and Welcome to the Spooky Party.
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Audio.svg Stage Clear ~ Swordfighter Peach - Plays after completing the stage as Swordfighter Peach.
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References to other games

  • Yoshi's Cookie: The cookies Patissiere Peach holds in the game's artwork, as well as the ones she bakes in-game, are the same as the ones from this game.
  • Mario Kart Wii: Some of Toad's voice clips are reused for this game, particularly in the opening cutscene.
  • Super Mario Odyssey: The design of Peach's Castle is based off its design in this game.[3]

References in other games

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: A spirit event called "Showtime and Wonder Spirits" added two new spirits based on characters from Princess Peach: Showtime!, with those characters being Peach & Stella and Swordfighter Peach.
  • Super Mario Run: An event themed after the game included nine missions to complete, with every three missions completed awarding the player with statues based on Patissiere Peach, Swordfighter Peach, and Peach with Stella.
  • Tetris 99: A theme based on Princess Peach: Showtime! was made available during the 39th Maximus Cup.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese プリンセスピーチ Showtime!ショータイム![2]
Purinsesu Pīchi Shōtaimu!
Princess Peach Showtime!
Like the Japanese title for Super Princess Peach, the Japanese word for princess「姫」(hime) is not used, but rather the transliterated English equivalent「プリンセス」(purinsesu).

Chinese (traditional) 碧姬公主 表演時刻![20]
Bìjī Gōngzhǔ Biǎoyǎnshíkè!
Princess Peach Showtime!

Korean 프린세스 피치 Showtime!쇼타임![4]
Peulinseseu Pichi Syotaim!
Princess Peach Showtime!

Trivia

Latin letters from the splash screen Nintendo copyright, and of the elevator system, in Princess Peach: Showtime!
Comparison of Latin letters in fonts
  • The Korean and Chinese versions use different fonts compared to the one used for other versions, with even Latin characters having some differences between them.

External links

References

  1. ^ a b https://twitter.com/LuigiBlood/status/1765552030104408278
  2. ^ a b プリンセスピーチ Showtime! ダウンロード版 (in Japanese). My Nintendo Store. Nintendo. Archived from the original on September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e Nintendo of America (September 14, 2023). Princess Peach: Showtime! - Nintendo Direct 9.14.2023. YouTube. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  4. ^ a b (September 14, 2023). 『프린세스 피치 Showtime!』, 『페이퍼 마리오 1000년의 문』, 『루이지 맨션 2 HD』, 『마리오 vs. 동키콩』 등, Nintendo Switch로 발매되는 타이틀의 최신 정보를 전달! Nintendo Korea. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  5. ^ Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023 - Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  6. ^ August 3, 2023. Financial Results Explanatory Material (with Notes) (PDF). Page 21. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved September 10, 2023. (Archived August 3, 2023, 06:42:15 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  7. ^ Princess Peach Box Art Updated to Look a Little More Like She Does in the Super Mario Bros. Movie IGN. Retrieved October 13, 2023
  8. ^ Nintendo has redesigned Princess Peach to be more like the movie Metro. Retrieved October 17, 2023
  9. ^ https://twitter.com/Akfamilyhome/status/1757301713248366855/photo/2
  10. ^ Princess Peach: Showtime!. store.nintendo.ie. Retrieved March 19, 2024. (Archived March 19, 2024, 20:14:27 UTC via archive.today.)
  11. ^ Princess Peach: Showtime! + Shopping Bag. store.nintendo.co.uk. Retrieved March 13, 2024. (Archived March 13, 2024, 18:52:44 UTC via archive.today.)
  12. ^ Robinson, A. (March 21, 2024). Princess Peach Showtime is Goemon designer’s first directorial role in over 25 years. Video Game Chronicle. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Parrish, Ash (March 26, 2024). Princess Peach: Showtime! is clever and playful, but Peach deserves more. The Verge. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Carter, Chris (March 21, 2024). Review: Princess Peach: Showtime. Destructoid. Retrived April 12, 2024
  15. ^ a b Cook, Adam (March 21, 2024). Princess Peach: Showtime! review. God Is a Geek. Retrived April 12, 2024.
  16. ^ Plant, Logan (March 21, 2024). Princess Peach: Showtime! Review. IGN. Retrieved April 12, 2024
  17. ^ Regan, Tom (March 22, 2024). Princess Peach: Showtime review – a paper-thin performance. The Guardian. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  18. ^ Shutler, Ali (March 21, 2024). ‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’ review: leaves the audience wanting more. NME. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  19. ^ Nintendo (May 7, 2024) [1]. Financial Results Explanatory Material, Nintendo Co., Ltd. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  20. ^ 《碧姬公主 表演時刻!》的最新資訊公開!本作預定於2024年3月22日(五)發售。 | TOPICS | 任天堂(香港)有限公司網站. Nintendo. Retrieved September 13, 2023.