Mario Tennis fans may find it interesting to know that the game could have had an additional character – Wapeach. This scrapped character was intended to be the counterpart to Peach, much like Waluigi serves as a foil to Luigi and Wario does to Mario. Concept art for Wapeach has surfaced online, showcasing what the character could have looked like in the Nintendo 64 classic.
While Waluigi made his first appearance in Mario Tennis and became a staple in the Mario series, the idea for Wapeach did not make it past the concept stage. Interestingly, the revealed concept art isn't just for the N64 era but also includes a piece for Mario Power Tennis on the Wii, indicating that Nintendo considered introducing Wapeach at a later time as well.
The discovery has sparked interest across social media, with fans sharing images and a 3D render of what Wapeach may have looked like. This peek into the archives of Nintendo's character design provides a tantalizing glimpse at what could have been a new addition to the Mario Tennis roster and the broader Mario universe.
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The surfacing of Wapeach's concept art is a cool what-if moment for the Mario franchise, showcasing Nintendo's playful character brainstorming that's kept the series fresh over the years. It's always a treat to dig up these hidden gems of gaming history, and it makes you wonder about the other 'could-have-beens' lurking in Nintendo's vault.
Wapeach joining the ranks of the Mario extended universe would've been a quirky twist, especially for those who've always wondered about Peach's own bad side alter ego. It's kinda cool and a bit of a bummer that she never made it past the drawing board; the character designs floating around have that classic Nintendo charm that makes you wonder how she would have mixed things up on the court.
Ah, the curious case of Wapeach—it's always a trip to see the characters that could have made the lineup, especially in a beloved franchise like Mario Tennis. It's like finding a hidden level in an old game; you can't help but wonder how Wapeach would've mixed up the courts with her own unique flair