However, I’m pleased to report that I’m finally well on my way to saving her in 2020, thanks to the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection. Despite hours and hours of play, I simply couldn’t make it to the third floor to take on Bowser and save the princess as instructed, leaving Peach in limbo for 23 long years.
A groundbreaking 3D platformer, its vivid visuals and mythical music made a hell of an impression on me, but my limited toddler platforming skills meant that I never finished it.