Princess Peach: Showtime! Reviews
Princess Peach: Showtime! is a major breakthrough for the historical ruler, who did not miss out on the Switch stage. It's a very personal game that moves as far away from Super Mario as possible, proving that when it comes to originality, Nintendo is unrivalled. It's just a shame that there are a few too many leaks, both technically and on the overall concept front. A pity indeed, because with a little more courage we would be talking about another title that is truly unmissable for owners of the hybrid console.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Nintendo's biggest non-remake Switch exclusive of 2024 so far is a pleasant, bite-sized adventure that will probably do more for the young'uns than their 30-something parents who are reading this.
Princess Peach: Showtime! is a delightful game with a great location, soundtrack, bosses, and power-ups, though it suffers from performance issues and inconsistent level quality, leaving you wanting more.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
"Princess Peach - Master of Disguise."
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Polish issues notwithstanding, I had an amazing time with Princess Peach: Showtime, but it’s hard to recommend at the full price of $60. The levels are fun, Princess Peach’s transformations are amazing and I’ll be surprised if I don’t see a bunch of different kinds of Peach cosplay during convention season. Also, the game is much more enjoyable when you’re playing it with people watching–it’s one heck of a streaming game. But having loading issues that too frequently occur, taking you out of “the zone,” can lead to frustration and feeling like I didn’t get what I paid full price for.
There’s charm, there’s cuteness, there’s a generous difficulty curve and there’s a plot that passes the Bechdel test. This is the right step forward for Peach into the spotlight, and I hope Showtime! is the first of many more adventures to come.
Prince Peach Showtime! is quite a lot of fun, it features vibrant visuals and a wide range of various talents that the lead heroine can display.
Princess Peach: Showtime is a first step in the right direction from Nintendo in order to create a new, distinctive series among its major titles. It is true that there is still a long way to go for this to happen due to the game’s lack of general content compared to its price and its exaggerated simplicity in most of its stages. However, the game maintains the Nintendo touch in it’s s design Creativity , to be one of the nice experiences on the Switch
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Princess Peach Showtime! only lasts around six hours and a couple more if you want to collect everything. It’s a breeze to get through and doesn’t offer much difficulty beyond collecting pesky gems, but it manages to give us a sampling of Peach’s potential as the star of future games.
The promise of Princess Peach: Showtime! was in the name: to deliver a "show". But unfortunately it's not bold enough to enchant us with its short campaign.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Princess Peach: Showtime! is an excellent game for someone new to the world of video games. Although the game is aimed primarily at a youth audience, I can also see how someone who plays very little will enjoy the experience (without naming Joanie directly!). The game has a nice proposition and enough variety, but a lifespan that doesn't explain the high price tag. But if you're an avid gamer with years of gaming under your belt, it's highly likely that the adventures of our princess won't be enough to keep your interest for very long.
Review in French | Read full review
Princess Peach: Showtime! doesn’t quite suffice as the leading lady performance our Mushroom Monarch deserves, but there’s no denying its infectious charm and cheerful sense of creativity. While Showtime! doesn’t match up to the escapades of her plumber pals, this spirited adventure - punctuated by heartwarming visuals, fun and varied stages, and a superb score - is worth a weekend of anyone’s time. Encore!
Princess Peach: Showtime! is a cute, colourful and creative adventure befitting of one of Nintendo's most iconic characters. It's incredible that Peach finally has a game series to call her own, and what a fantastic start it's off to. The transformations are awesome, but it's the varied and compelling gameplay that really steals the show.
Does Princess Peach: Showtime! reach the level of, say, Super Mario Bros. Wonder? Probably not. But it’s certainly on par with any of the solo Luigi or Yoshi outings we’ve had. Here’s hoping that we don’t have to wait another two decades for Peach to get another starring role, because this one is well worth your time.
With Princess Peach: Showtime!, Nintendo and GoodFeel essentially just kick-started a new franchise with a strong hook - a role-swapping mix of 2.75D action and episodic story-based levels with a comfy aesthetic. Though it’s a little on the short side, younger audiences, casual gamers, and fans of Princess Peach will find much to applaud.
Princess Peach Showtime! is a quick experience that is aimed towards newcomers but don’t let that distract you from the stunning visuals and new friends you meet along the way to saving the Sparkle Theater.
Princess Peach: Showtime, with clear inspiration from Kirby games, brings an adventure marked by accessibility and diversity. It is, above all, a show of choreography, music, costumes and sets that are eye-catching, without falling into more of the same by always presenting us with fair and well-thought-out challenges with its extensive content. Even if Peach's triumphant return to the spotlight is affected by the ravages of time, which has unfortunately come to the Switch, this theatrical adventure is a good choice not only for fans of the most famous princess in video games, but also for people who want to have fun with casual and fun gameplay.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
After years, Princess Peach is back with her own personalized game, dragging us to the top of the fun. Even tough it has some difficulty problems, don’t miss this game where we embark on completely different adventures in different themes.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Princess Peach: Showtime! is a completely fine platformer with plenty of fun ideas seeded between some pretty standard platforming levels. The presentation and different classes for Peach make the game stand out, though the technical performance and slightly repetitive nature of the game make it more of a neat experiment than a must-play title.
As a kid-centric title, "Princess Peach: Showtime!" gives Peach her long-overdue spotlight, wrapping it up in a bow and presenting it with a standing ovation.