Princess Peach: Showtime!

"All that said, Showtime! is relentlessly charming, and its short, relatively uncomplicated plays will probably kill with a younger demographic. In fact, the setting also plays to the game’s favor whenever secret areas are too obviously telegraphed: Being able to …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime is a lovely time full of clever ideas, and a great way for Peach to make her solo debut."

"Despite some very notable technical issues, Princess Peach: Showtime! exceeds on presenting a great number of simple, but brilliant gameplay ideas."

"Princess Peach Showtime! It&s;s the typical case of a game that doesn&s;t attract attention, but if you give it a chance, it has weapons to win you over. It is a simple game, for all audiences, that manages to catch …"

"Peach makes a comeback with a fun and artistically inspired video game perfect for kids, a little less so for hardcore gamers."

"Full of personality and variety, Princess Peach Showtime delivers a performance that’s better than the sum of its parts, with some shallow mechanics lost in the glitz of its cabaret show. The challenge is definitely geared towards youngsters, but even …"

"Nintendo&s;s second-ever Peach game finally realises the character is destined for smart level design and center stage."

"It may be a fairly simple and straightforward experience, but there’s so much to see and do, and it’s hard not to suggest this to Nintendo fans of all ages."

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is never truly challenging and could use a choice of a harder difficulty setting to keep things more interesting. Players will have to replay levels multiple times to get 100% completion, and one drawback is that missing …"

"Much like Elle Woods, Peach is a smart, capable woman who also just happens to be able to rock a pink gown and a golden crown. Keep reading."

"I was pleasantly surprised by Princess Peach: Showtime, and the aforementioned unpredictability is a huge reason why it will likely remain in my permanent rotation of Mario games going forward. I’d love to see Nintendo give more mascots a showcase …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime has a lot going for it, but it sometimes comes across as a concept demo for a larger game that will be much better. Peach shouldn&s;t have to wait another 19 years for her next solo outing, …"

"Princess Peach gives proof of great transforming talent in this her second "solo" adventure. Ten transformations take turns in levels filled with mini-games and secrets. A colorful and fun game marked by a low level of difficulty, which penalizes longevity …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime fills its short runtime with a tremendous variety of levels and transformations, elevating each with charming details and a surprising amount of spectacle. Its only real limitation is its own lack of ambition, leaving this a memorable …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is a charming start to a new series, even if it feels like a dress rehearsal for the real show."

"Maybe this comes off as unfocused or contradictory. I had fun, but Showtime failed to hook me somehow. The stage variety is both a weakness and a strength. I like switching between concepts so frequently. But this comes with a …"

"All the way down, the theme of “not enough” pervades Princess Peach: Showtime! The costumes Peach wears look cute but their gimmicks are limited both in terms of their abilities and the game’s implementation of them. The lack of imagination …"

"If you happen to be one of the gamers who think “Princess Peach: Showtime” is not good because it’s a “kiddie” game, well, someday, you might have a young niece or nephew or kids of your own, too. When that …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is a welcome return to the spotlight for our favorite princess. It oozes charm, with loads of variety, providing plenty to do across multiple transformations, levels, and modes. It’s not super difficult, but it’s so entertaining that …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is an easy-to-understand, incredibly fun-to-play game with a style and charm that is sure to delight."

"Peach’s foray onto the stage is is full of whimsy and many moments of sheer joy, just as 2023&s;s Super Mario Wonder is, but the difference is that this is Peach’s game – and hers alone. Despite the Sour Bunch …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime could be a decent first game for young Peach fans, but longtime Nintendo players looking for the Princess’ equivalent of a quality Kirby platformer will likely be underwhelmed. Stylistically, however, the game is a success and, in …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is a simple, cheery romp with a variety of neat styles and a fun theater-inspired setting."

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is a treat, offering fun, approachable, and excitingly diverse gameplay as well as the most appealing (and downright cool) version of Nintendo&s;s heroine to date. The game is fairly brief and has some performance hiccups, but its …"

"Even with some flaws, Princess Peach: Showtime is worth its price of admission. Peach shows her superstar potential by stepping into nearly a dozen roles and nailing them all. After spending almost four decades as a princess, it&s;s nice to …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime! sees Nintendo finally give everyone&s;s favourite imaginary princess the rollicking adventure she deserves. We had expected a rather throwaway offering here, a bunch of minigames and Mario-lite platforming maybe, but what we&s;ve got is one of the …"

"Princess Peach Showtime! is a fun, charming, and well made game. It has its issues, but very few that its intended audience will care about. Hopefully it gets a follow up that gets to iterate on the core ideas."

"Princess Peach: Showtime! It is a game that should be looked at from the perspective that it is a product for all audiences, with all the good and bad that this entails. It may not be the game you were …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is a simple game, but it once again demonstrates the potential of a character in Mario&s;s shadow. Nintendo has taken the opportunity to create a visually attractive game that combines many elements of video games: combat, stealth, …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is a good game, but It will not be for everyone and those with decent gaming experience won&s;t find a challenge here... but that isn&s;t the point. This foray with Peach into acting scratches that itch of …"

"Net of technical uncertainties and some less successful than average roles to play, the title of Nintendo and Good-Feel showcases an accessible, fun and pleasantly varied playful system, enriched by a sensational artistic direction."

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is a charming and simple adventure. It’s best suited to young children, with a variety of fun level designs to keep players entertained throughout. A low difficulty level and shallow story will prevent Peach from outshining ventures …"

"Princess Peach: Showtime is a very approachable game and tries a lot of different ideas, which makes it perfect for extremely casual players or a younger audience. It&s;s just a shame that it doesn&s;t capture the &s;kids of all ages&s; …"

"Princess Peach Showtime is a breezy exploration of genres aimed at novice gamers."

"Varied and charmingly presented hopping mini-game mix, which seems a bit half-baked in some places."

"Kids will enjoy the pomp and colour, but Princess Peach&s;s long-awaited star turn is disappointingly shallow"

"Princess Peach: Showtime! is a colorful and fun Nintendo Switch platformer that&s;s best suited for young gamers."