Time will tell if Capcom pushes Kunitsu-Gami along the same track as games like Monster Hunter or Resident Evil, but I would be perfectly happy for it to forever exist as an excellent standalone experiment that delivered satisfying results.
This HD version is not a radical reinvention of the handheld game, but it’s a well-executed port of an experience that always deserved a little more.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a fantastic puzzle game I already wish I could play again for the first time.
I am grateful that this shined-up version of the GameCube classic I missed is finally available on a contemporary platform.
I may not have had strong connections with most of the cast and was annoyed with a number of specific sections, but I liked spending time in Sand Land (and beyond) and seeing my garage upgrade and grow.
Princess Peach: Showtime could be a decent first game for young Peach fans, but longtime Nintendo players looking for the Princess’ equivalent of a quality Kirby platformer will likely be underwhelmed.
