#koopeach

In The Art of Super Mario Odyssey on page 354 there is art of a scrapped concept of Bowser having his own hat that allows him to possess others, like Mario does with Cappy. In this art Bowser takes control of Peach and art of what is labeled as Koopeach, basically an actual Bowsette. Written by Eris the Lorekeeper

Now it's time to get serious!

-FULL VERSION HERE-

High-Res Lineart, Flat Color, and Full Color will be on PATREON

LEMME PITCH A MARIO GAME STORY CONCEPT AT YOU

Pre-game Cutscene starts with Mario and Bowser doing their thing in front of Peach's castle. Peach watches from a balcony, sipping tea, and attended to by her retainers.

There's a casualness to it all, even Mario/Bowser seeming like "just another day at work."

Suddenly the skies darken, and swirls of dark magic give way to a battle fleet of unknown origin. Mario looks to Bowser, who shrugs cluelessly.

The attack begins, fireballs and cannon blasts raining down on the Mushroom Kingdom.

Mario and Bowser charge toward the castle, new mook designs slowing them down. Mario is oblivious as a fireball of doom comes hurtling down toward him.

Only for Bowser to step in and tank the hit with his back shell.

He grunts, head motioning in Peach's direction, grabs Mario and YEET throws him at the castle.

Mario grabs the balcony, just in time to see a short hooded baddie grab Peach, and start to infect her with the magic before the two transport back toward the flagship.

More enemies appear, and the castle is overrun. Mario does the hero thing and tries to defend the retainers and citizens. The airships turn and begin to fly away, dropping new enemies all across the land.

Bowser is holding his own but it is clear these new guys have nothing to do with him.

Mario, unable to pursue the airships looks to Bowser, and motions after the airships.

The two exchange knowing nods, and Bowser takes off in pursuit.

Pan up to the darkened Mushroom Kingdom sky, title fade in.

Super Bowser Adventure

End cutscene, go to title menu.

Power-ups!

RETURNING:

-Starman-a duuuuh

-Minishroom-shrinks Bowser to Mario height, allowing access to small places

-Catsuit- wallclimbing and the like. And CAUSE CAT BOWSER PRINTS MONEY

-Iceshroom- turns fire breath into ice breath

NEW

-Koopashroom- mushroom with spikeshell style 'hat'

Temporary turn into GigaBowser and WRECK EVERYTHING

(May also factor into PLOT)

PLOT

At the end of World 1-1 you find a Koopaling, turned by DARK MAGIC guarding the castle.

Big Bad infuses a Koopashroom with magic and powers them up for the BOSS FIGHT.

After Bowser beats them, it breaks them free of the magical influence (maybe unlocks them as playable later)

And Bowser finds out all the Koopalings have been turned as well. ON TO WORLD 2.

Bowser beats/frees all the Koopalings one world at a time, and reaches world 8, along the way furthering plot, and finding out Bowser Jr. Has been kidnapped.

Reach World 8 castle and find the big bad waiting... Along with a Magic Corrupted Peach.

Big Bad uses a magic infused Koopashroom on Peach, turning her into KOOPEACH, and she activates the Koopa Copter/Clown Car, with Bowser Jr. trapped inside!

Boss fight recreates the Mario World endfight in 3D environment, with KooPeach in Bowser's role, and Bowser Jr. In Peach's, throwing Bowser power-ups between cycles.

KooPeach is defeated and freed, but doesn't revert juuuust yet. Cutscene of her realizing what's happened to her, Bowser looking absolutely smitten, and assuring her (through gestures and growls) she looks fantastic!

Big Bad launches and air strike from the airship fleet. Bowser sees it and stands ready to take it to protect Peach and Jr.

Long distance camera shows the explosions.

But.. Everyone is OK! Mario (holding a Starman) has repayed Bowser's heroism from the start of the game and took care of the attacks.

Mario uses the last of the Star Power to restore Peach. Bowser sighs, but lets it go.

The airships begin to pull away. Mario points at them and makes a spinning motion gesture. Bowser nods in agreement.

Mario grabs Bowser by the tail, N64 swings him, and launches Bowser at the airships. Bowser spins like Gamera and grabs hold of the flagship

END FIGHT Big Bad defeated, peace is restored, and for once... It is all thanks to Bowser.

Credits play over a scene of Bowser, Jr., and Mario, all enjoying a party on the Mushroom Castle grounds.

Bowser... Is clearly feeling very awkward with all this social friendliness. Sweating, nervous, out of his element. The others notice, and Peach summons her retainers.

After the dishware is removed, she and Mario give a small 'go ahead' nod.

Bowser IMMEDIATELY flips the table, grabbing Peach and BWAHAHAHA'ing madly.

Mario and Peach play along, Peach absolutely hamming up the Damsel in Distress role.

As Bowser runs off with Peach over his shoulder, Mario in pursuit, Bowser Jr. asks one of the retainers if he can get a piece of cake for the road.

Camera pulls away as things seem to return to normal in the Mushroom Kingdom.

The End

AND THAT'S MY PITCH FOR THE STORY IN A BOWSER CENTRIC MARIO GAME

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