Highlights

  • Princess Peach: Showtime! has the potential for a sequel to further expand on Peach's solo adventures and fill in any missing pieces.
  • Daisy, a popular side character in the Mario series, would make a natural and complementary teammate for Peach in a sequel.
  • The singleplayer gameplay of Princess Peach: Showtime! could be adapted for multiple players in a potential sequel.

A sequel to Princess Peach: Showtime! would already have one obvious opportunity that Nintendo could easily make use of. Princess Peach: Showtime! itself already has a lot going for it, giving Peach a chance to establish herself as a solo adventurer. While the trailers have already shown off some interesting gameplay, there is one thing missing at the moment. A sequel could fill in any missing pieces from the first, and there is one pretty obvious move that a sequel to Princess Peach: Showtime! could make. If the game warrants a sequel, then it will definitely be worth looking into.

The announcement that Princess Peach was getting a video game was a momentous one. Peach has been playable in most Mario spinoffs, as well as some of the more recent platformers. However, she hasn't had her own adventure since Super Princess Peach for the Nintendo DS back in 2005. Unfortunately, after Super Princess Peach, the princess didn't get another chance to shine on her own for well over a decade. She spent that time as either a figure in the plot, or an alternate playable character without her own story. Princess Peach: Showtime! is her second chance to show that she can carry a game.

Princess Peach turning into Detective Peach in Princess Peach Showtime
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Daisy Should Join the Fun in Princess Peach: Showtime!'s Sequel

It got a lot of attention when Daisy became playable in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and for good reason. While Daisy took Peach's original role as the damsel in distress in Super Mario Land, she was restricted to Mario spinoffs ever since. At least Peach was always a principal part of the Mario cast and had a presence in pretty much every game. Daisy almost immediately got pushed to the sidelines, similar to Waluigi. Super Mario Bros. Wonder was her first time contributing to a proper Mario adventure, and with any luck, it will be far from the last.

Peach and Daisy are Longtime Friends and Natural Teammates

Daisy would make a perfect Player 2 to Peach if Princess Peach: Showtime! gets a sequel. Throughout the Mario games where Daisy has appeared, she has traditionally been Peach's main partner, or at least closely associated with her. The two of them have consistently been portrayed as best friends, and they even have personalities that compliment each other similar to the Mario Bros. Peach's calm, refined personality contrasts well with Daisy's energetic, enthusiastic nature. Just like how Luigi has followed Mario for years, Daisy would be an excellent second in Princess Peach: Showtime!'s sequel.

Princess Peach: Showtime's Gimmicks Could Grow With Multiple Players

It would be interesting to see how Princess Peach: Showtime!'s gameplay could be adapted for multiple players. The whole gimmick of Princess Peach: Showtime!'s transformations brings several different aspects of gameplay. Combat and platforming-themed powers like Dashing Thief Peach and Swordfighter Peach would be easy, having two players traversing the level at once instead of one. More specialized outfits like Patissier Peach and Detective Peach may require more innovation. In some cases, entire puzzles could be altered to account for a second player's presence. Taking that approach could also add more replay value, giving players reason to play both solo and co-op games.

Just like how Luigi has followed Mario for years, Daisy would be an excellent second in Princess Peach: Showtime! 's sequel.

If Princess Peach: Showtime! gets a sequel, then there would be a lot to gain from Peach bringing Daisy along for the ride as well. The theatrical design of Princess Peach: Showtime! can lend an extravagant approach to the game, and bringing in a second player could be an excellent way to add to the festivities. Daisy is a natural companion for Peach, and she would be a perfect fit for Peach's next adventure. One of the first things that Princess Peach: Showtime!'s sequel should consider adding is Daisy as the second player character.