The project began in 2012 as a fan-made sequel to an earlier Flash game titled Mario Was Missing . Developed primarily by Ivan Aedler, the game transforms the traditional "damsel in distress" narrative into a platforming RPG where Peach is the primary protagonist.
The developer, (PlayShapes), went on an extended hiatus due to personal issues and concerns over DMCA takedowns but reemerged in 2022 . While the original Flash version is difficult to play in modern browsers without specific plugins or players (like Ruffle), it remains highly preserved in archives like Archive.org . The project began in 2012 as a fan-made