Summary
With over 200 games under its belt, theSuper Mariofranchise is by far one the biggest and most beloved in the gaming industry, and while the titular plumber is obviously the star of the show, his series' extreme success isn’t a solo effort. Over the last 40 years or so, Mario has been accompanied by an ever-growing cast of colorful and fun characters, and every so often they get their own chance to shine with a spin-off game.Princess Peachis the next to get that rare opportunity withPrincess Peach: Showtime!
Announced pretty nonchalantly back in a Nintendo Direct back in June, and finally given an official reveal a few weeks ago,Princess Peach: Showtime!is the first Peach-led solo game in 18 years, with the last beingSuper Princess Peachfor the Nintendo DS back in 2005. Based on the last trailer, fans seem to really like the look ofPrincess Peach: Showtime!, and if that excitement ends up carrying through to the game’s release, then it could end up being a big hit for Nintendo. And ifPrincess Peachis a success, then that means future character spin-offs could be on the cards, with a few well-deservingSuper Mariostaples already waiting in the wings.
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Mario Characters Who Could Get Their Own Spin-Off Game - Wario
One ofthe most popularSuper Mariocharacters, Wario has already had a good few solo games to himself over the years, but it’s been a while since the last one. While Wario technically has hisWarioWareseries, those party games aren’t quite the solo spin-off that fans are looking for. Instead, fans would much prefer another entry in theWario Landseries, which hasn’t had a new entry since 2008’sWario Land: Shake It!for the Wii.
Mario Characters Who Could Get Their Own Spin-Off Game - Waluigi
Another incredibly popularSuper Mariocharacter, Waluigi has still never appeared in his own solo spin-off game. Instead, Waluigi has been relegated to a lifetime of appearing in variousMariosports games, where he continues to be a fan-favorite despite not really getting any time to shine by himself. While a simple platformer would be a solid choice for a Waluigi spin-off title, it would be much more fitting for the character to get a weirder experience that really emphasizes the character’s bizarre design and quirky sensibilities.
Mario Characters Who Could Get Their Own Spin-Off Game - Rosalina
Making her debut inSuper Mario Galaxy, Rosalina is one of the franchise’s more recent additions, but became an overnight fan-favorite and has stayed that way ever since. With Princess Peach getting her own game, it seems like the perfect time for Rosalina to also get the spin-off treatment. Fans have been wanting a return toMario Galaxy’s cosmic settingfor a while now, and a Rosalina solo game could be the perfect opportunity to revisit it.
Mario Characters Who Could Get Their Own Spin-Off Game - Bowser
Though he’s usually the main antagonist of the series, Bowser has been slowly making more and more heroic appearances over the years, with the most recent example being inMario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. So, it wouldn’t be too much of a leap in logic for Bowser to be the hero of his very own game. A great idea for a Bowser spin-off would be some kind of tower defense game, where players control Bowser as he sends off minions and sets traps to protect his castle, maybe in a similar vein toSuper Mario Maker.
Mario Characters Who Could Get Their Own Spin-Off Game - King Boo
By far the most obscure character on this list, King Boo is only usually seen as a secondary antagonist in theSuper Mariofranchise, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get their own spinoff game. A great option for a King Boo spin-off would be a role reversal ofLuigi’s Mansion, putting players in the role of the ghosts as they attempt to scare off Luigi.
Princess Peach: Showtime!is set to be released on June 10, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch.
