The landscape of video game culture is vast and varied, encompassing not only official releases by major corporations but also a thriving ecosystem of fan-made projects. Among these, the adult parody genre has carved out a peculiar niche, often using established characters to explore narratives that range from the absurd to the surprisingly complex. A prominent example of this phenomenon is Mario Is Missing: Peach’s Untold Tale , specifically the v2.0.2.20 iteration. While on the surface it appears to be a simple parody of the Super Mario franchise, a closer examination reveals a project that highlights the dedication of the fan-game community, the complexities of game design using Flash-era architecture, and the subversion of the "damsel in distress" trope.