Super Mario Fan Art Imagines What Peach Would Look Like Based on Her Original SMB Sprite

Following the release of Mario Kart World, players have been taking a look back at the illustrious Super Mario franchise, including one fan who shared custom artwork imagining a modern Peach design that stays true to her original appearance in 1985’s Super Mario Bros. A beloved title that would go on to kick off one of the largest franchises in video game history, Super Mario Bros. features unique retro character models that have transformed greatly over the years. However, some players have remained curious about what the iconic Princess Peach would look like if her design only received minimal changes, and one fan has answered the call for a look at a modern Peach with her retro influences.

Video game graphics have changed drastically from the time of the original Super Mario game, so it is not surprising that the characters have been reworked and reimagined many times over the decades since they first debuted. That said, Princess Peach in particular saw one major change that has left many wondering just how different she would look if her current character model kept certain key features from her original appearance.

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Nintendo fan 12jimmy9712 shared a look at a Princess Peach design that follows the color scheme of her Super Mario Bros. character sprite. Unlike the blonde-haired, blue-eyed, pink dress-wearing princess that most audiences are now familiar with, the 1985 Peach had reddish-brunette hair with dark eyes and an off-white dress. Wanting to bring this version of Princess Peach to life with a modern art style, the OP drew an alternate version of Peach with her original hair, eyes, and dress, offering a stark contrast to the current character model seen in modern Mario video games. While some may see certain similarities between the OP’s design and that of Princess Daisy, the distinct features and color palette of the original Peach with a modernized style has quickly caught the attention of Nintendo fans.

Princess Peach with Her Original Super Mario Bros. Character Design

Fellow players quickly jumped into excited conversations discussing the retro-modern Princess Peach artwork, with many shocked to see the dramatic differences between the two versions of the iconic Super Mario Bros. character. Many questioned whether in fact Princess Daisy had been inspired by Peach’s older design at some point, though many noted the lack of any similarity besides the reddish-brown hair. Others were curious about why Nintendo decided to make such major changes to Peach’s character design while Mario and Luigi have remained fairly consistent over the years. Some suggested that this reimagined Peach could be a Fire Flower version, though there are already official alternate power-up designs for the beloved princess.

The evolution of the Mario franchise continues to reflect broader changes to technology and gaming, and it remains unknown if the iconic Nintendo characters will ever see more redesigns. As it stands, Princess Peach has been one of the most popular characters since her initial Super Mario Bros. appearance, and fan creations highlighting her presence in the franchise continue to delight players.