Super Princess Peach Critic Reviews

With great core gameplay, tons of unlockables, a cast of memorable characters, and an audio visual feast for the senses, Super Princess Peach is a must play.

It reminds us all of the magic Nintendo can cast when it comes to 2D platforming, and whether you are a seasoned player breezing through the game, or a newcomer just getting your goomba-stomping legs, this is an instant classic that is sure to impress.

Old-schoolers who cut their teeth on the original Bros. have a lot to enjoy in Super Princess Peach, while new players will find an excellent and challenging introduction into one of gaming's most venerable and popular genres.

It dashes a bit of action-RPG into the classic Mario recipe with delicious results. If you're a more casual Mario fan, or just afraid of bruising your masculine pride, you might be better off with New Super Mario Bros., which should be out by the time you read this article.

While she's traditionally been either a hostage or a benchwarmer in the Mario universe, here Peach takes center stage in a full-blown, original platformer that will be instantly addictive to fans of games like Super Mario Bros. 3 or Super Mario World.

The jump and action buttons are very responsive to what Peach needs to do in order to save her friends.

So, take some of the best ideas from Mario and Kirby and throw in a lot of fun item collection and fantastic attention to detail and you have Super Princess Peach.

I would’ve loved to see Nintendo challenge gamers more with a stiffer difficulty, but in the end there’s way too much enjoyment to be had here to get too bent out of shape.

While it presents nearly perfect platforming, primarily young ones and frantic fans will favor the game.

Although the storyline, sound effects and soundtrack are different, the 2D, side-scrolling gameplay is bound to give experienced gamers deja vu.

The game’s two biggest failings are that it’s too short and too easy.

Outrageously happy and bouncy platforming action that's just a touch on the easy side.

A solid 2D platformer. Because of its overall easiness, it is best suited for younger players and beginners.

Super Princess Peach is cute, delightfully absurd, and a true-blue Mario game, but still a bit easy. It's probably worth fifty clams to a hardcore Mario fan, but maybe a bit iffy for someone looking for a challenge.

Super Princess Peach will be enjoyed most by those gamers who tackled Nintendo's platformers in the pre-64 days. There’s a lot to collect and for once you get to save Mario.

The only ailment of Super Princess Peach is its severely easy difficulty, but that doesn't take the fun away from the game.

This is a true rarity: a game for all ages that's still good enough to entertain anyone who likes Mario.

The beautiful, hand-drawn sprites are incredibly rich in color and detail and the animations only add to the overall charm.

In an age of ever advancing graphics and game complexity, this return to retro-style gaming, with a few modern touches, is very welcome.

With all the focus previously on Mario and Luigi, Princess Peach steps up with her own adventure. Solid gameplay and sweet Nintendo visual treatment makes this a winner.