With Princess Peach: Showtime being the first solo adventure for the princess in nearly 20 years, it's a great opportunity to develop Peach's character independently of Mario and the rest of the franchise. Princess Peach: Showtime does a great job setting this adventure apart from the rest of the series with its unique setting within Sparkle Theater and a cast of original characters, including the Theets and the Sour Bunch. However, the game's minimal emphasis on iconic Mario series characters and locations brings its own set of problems that contribute to Princess Peach: Showtime's identity crisis.