However, some purists argue that the patch "makes the game too easy" by increasing item drops. The creator addressed this in a Discord Q&A, stating: "Difficulty should come from puzzles and platforming, not from broken memory counters. Play the unpatched version if you want pain. Play the patched version if you want to actually see the ending." Absolutely. With the Mario is Missing Peach Untold Tale 3 Patched version installed, this game jumps from a 4/10 (for bugs) to a solid 8.5/10 fan game.
It is a bizarre, challenging, and surprisingly emotional take on the Mario universe. Seeing a pixel-art Peach weep over the frozen statue of Mario while the remixed "Rainbow Road" score plays in minor key is an experience you cannot get in an official Nintendo release. If you downloaded Untold Tale 3 last year and gave up in frustration, delete that old ROM. Find the v1.1 patched version. The game is finally stable, completable, and worthy of its cult status.
Here is everything you need to know about the update, the glitches it fixes, and why you should play it now. Before we discuss the patch, we need context. Creator RetroWeirdo64 (a pseudonym used by a prominent Italian ROM hacker) launched the "Peach’s Untold Tale" series in 2021. The concept is simple: Instead of Mario saving Peach, Peach saves Mario .