While most fans would think of Princess Peach as the women of the Mario series, Pauline has been alongside the plumber since 1981. While she debuted alongside Mario in the original Donkey Kong game, the brunette has made sparing appearances ever since. However, that looks to change in Super Mario Odyssey. While Peach is still the object of Mario’s desires, Pauline seems to have risen through politics to become the mayor of New Donk City. In his Reddit AMA, Yoshiaki Koizumi talked about the return of Pauline. Check out the full AMA here.
When we were deciding which Kingdoms to have in the game, we knew we wanted the city environment, and we wanted something that would have resonance with players. We knew that players know Pauline so we of course wanted to make her the mayor of New Donk City.
It’s important to note that thought they are called Kingdoms, they do not necessarily have royalty, and that’s why she’s the mayor.
What if Peach and Pauline talk each other?
I wonder who voices Pauline.
We will found out soon
Soon
Are you talking about mud wrestling?
Yeah. AHhahahahah probably.
At least Nintendo never forgets there forgotten characters in the series.
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mmm. makes sense
Though we don’t know the “mayors” of the other “kingdoms” yet, either…
No love for Daisy.
are you saying that’s a bad thing
Yeah, I suppose I am a yam!
They should have one kingdom be Sarasaland! And Have Daisy be the ruler.
Yeah, man… like, if Pauline gets attention because it’s a ‘different kingdom’ then what about Daisy? :/
Sure she’s more important to Luigi, but Daisy is also suppose to be Princess Peach’s best friend, right?
Just knowing Pauline is in Super Mario Odyssey makes me want the game even more. I’ve been wanting her to return for YEARS.
Mario the Philanderer
Peach, Daisy, and Pauline
We’ve only seen Pauline in the Mario vs Donkey spin off games. This marks the first time she’ll appear in a main entry game since Donkey Kong. Really nice to see her return in a main entry game.
Let’s hope they include her in Mario Kart and Mario sports now.
So I’m guessing her first action as mayor was to put a warrant out for Donkey Kong.
OH HOW THE TABLES HAVE TURNED
Oh god that comment section on one of the related articles D:
Damn the trolls were bad in 2013
Man, so thankful that we have much less traffic in the comments section nowadays.
I want her to be a recurring character like rosalina and browser jr but knowing they changed her proportions I doubt it. If anything the evil wedding planners will become the new koopalings… Speaking of which… Where are they?
If I don’t see Koopalings in this new main entry, I’m gonna be pissed. Sadly, we’re more likely to see that little baby clone of Bowser instead. :/
It’s weird to see Pauline in a game that doesn’t have Donkey Kong in it
Well, my inclination was correct. realizing that New Donk City was in the new Mario game and Miyamoto said himself that Pauline resided there, I hypothesized that Pauline would also appear in the game. How exciting!
I can’t wait to see how she is involved in the story!
But where is Rosalina? She has to be here!
Welcome back, Pauline. Let’s hope the Koopalings are in the game, too! If not, fuck whoever said no to the Koopalings if someone in the development team voiced wanting them in the game.
Never seen the word ‘while’ repeating with such few sentences. Asperger! :-)
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