Super Princess Peach

Platform: Nintendo DS
Publisher: Nintendo
Review Type: Touchy
Version: Retail

Poor Super Princess Peach. The boys don't like her because her game is too pink. And some of the girls aren't gonna be too fond of her either. I guarantee her "Vibe" powers, four multicolored touch screen hearts that ricochet our heroine on dramatic mood swings, will be the subject of a Feminism 101 paper sooner, rather than later. They'd be onto something too; when Peach takes damage in the game her avatar on the touch screen flinches, reels back and winces like a battered wife.

I like the game because it feels like a re-introduction of classic gaming to a new audience. The first levels are pretty simple. They run you through the basics of platforming, puzzles and boss battles. Not everyone had the honor of learning the language of games from the original Super Mario Brothers. Super Princess Peach makes an excellent starting point for kids and adults (especially those comfortable in their gender role) who are rekindling an interest in play.

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