For each of Peach's transformations, gamers will have to complete two plays before attempting to save its Sparkla. It's likely that most players will help the Swordfighter Sparkla first, as it's the only transformation with two plays within the first two floors of Sparkle Theater, which means they'll be able to save the Sparkle before facing the third boss in the game.

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This guide will help players find all the Sparkle Gems in The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena play, so that they can retrieve as many collectibles as possible during their first run.

The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena Sparkle Gem Locations

Here is how players can find every Sparkle Gem in The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena:

Sparkle Gem 1

Take down the bandits as soon as you enter the level. Then, hop onto the balcony above, and pose right in the center while standing on the blue piece of carpet. This will bring gamers to a secret underground area; they must beat all the enemies in this area to retrieve the first Sparkle Gem.

Sparkle Gem 2

Up ahead, six enemies will spawn. First, gamers should take them out, and then, once the coast is clear, break the vases nearby in order to access the area behind the broken pillar - here, they will find a hidden Sparkle Gem.

Sparkle Gem 3

On the right, three waves of enemies will appear. Peach has to eliminate them all in order to receive the third Sparkle Gem.

Sparkle Gem 4

There is a vase near the stairs that lead up to the mystery purple doorway. This vase emits a strange blue sparkle, and gamers will have to break it in order to get the fourth Sparkle Gem in The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena.

Sparkle Gem 5

Next, gamers will have to face the Dark Swordfighter in order to save the Swordfighter Sparkla. To eliminate the Dark Swordfighter, players must dodge them by pressing the A button (jump) when their about to attack, and then countering with B (attack).

Gamers will have to repeat this process three times. The first time, the ghost will simply attack with their sword. The second time, they will hit the ground with the sword, and players must avoid the impact by jumping as it gets closer. As they jump, they should also move the left analog in the boss's direction, so they can counter attack. Lastly, the ghost will perform a dash attack, and players must time their jump perfectly do dodge, and they will be able to counter the third time around.

Players will receive the final Sparkle Gem once they've beaten The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena's boss. Afterward, they can set the Sparkla free. The enemy will momentarily reappear, and gamers must respond to a quick time event by pressing B as an orange spark flashes on screen. Peach and Sparkle will then take them out for good.

Other Collectibles

Here is where players can find the Ribboner and the Hide and Seek Theet in The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena.

Ribboner Location

Before heading up the stairs and into the mysterious doorway, gamers must make sure that they talk to the Ribonner on the right. He is stuck behind two giant pots, so players must be sure to break them in order to help him out. The Ribboner found in The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena will give gamers the Multicolored Swordfighter ribbon, which can be worn on Stella.

Hide and Seek Theet Location

Players will be able to find the hidden Theet in The Dark Swordfighter & the Arena right of entrance to the secret underground area - they have camoufled themselves to blend in with the wall.

Princess Peach: Showtime!

Franchise

Super Mario

Platform(s)

Switch

Released

March 22, 2024

Developer(s)

Nintendo

Genre(s)

Action-Adventure