Super Mario Sunshine

Super Mario Sunshine

July 19, 2002·Single player
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Ratings

82
User Score
527 ratings
90
Critic Score
1 reviews
86
Total Score
528 combined

About

Super Mario Sunshine is a Mario action-adventure 3D platformer. It follows Super Mario 64, and is the second 3D Mario platformer. Gameplay features a combination of action and puzzle solving, with numerous stages and multiple episodes to each stage, and plenty of hidden secrets and surprises. This game introduced many recurring characters and bosses in the Mario series, including Toadsworth, Bowser Jr., Petey Piranha, Gooper Blooper, Piantas, Nokis, Shadow Mario, and F.L.U.D.D. Super Mario Sunshine pays homage to Mario's Italian heritage and upbringing, with many of the locations in the game having Italian names and sometimes referencing Italian culture.

Storyline

Close your eyes and imagine…soothing sunshine accompanied by the sound of waves gently breaking on the shore. High above, seagulls turn lazy circles in a clear blue sky. This is Isle Delfino. Far from the hustle and bustle of the Mushroom Kingdom, this island resort glitters like a gem in the waters of a southern sea. Mario, Peach, and an entourage of Toads have come to Isle Delfino to relax and unwind. At least, that’s their plan…but when they arrive, they find things have gone horribly wrong... According to the island inhabitants, the person responsible for the mess has a round nose, a thick mustache, and a cap… What? But…that sounds like Mario!! The islanders are saying that Mario's mess has polluted the island and caused their energy source, the Shine Sprites, to vanish. Now the falsely accused Mario has promised to clean up the island, but...how? Never fear! FLUDD, the latest invention from Gadd Science, Inc., can help Mario tidy up the island, take on baddies, and lend a nozzle in all kinds of sticky situations. Can Mario clean the island, capture the villain, and clear his good name? It’s time for another Mario adventure to get started!

Release Dates

PlatformDate
Nintendo GameCubeJul 19, 2002
Nintendo GameCubeAug 26, 2002
Nintendo GameCubeOct 04, 2002
Nintendo GameCubeOct 11, 2002
Nintendo GameCubeNov 2002
Nintendo GameCubeSep 25, 2003

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Screenshots

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Game Info

Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher
Nintendo, Gradiente
Release Date
July 19, 2002
Franchise
Mario Bros., Mario
Collection
Super Mario
Perspective
Third person, Bird view / Isometric

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Platforms

Nintendo GameCube

Genres

PlatformAdventure

Themes

ActionSandbox

Game Modes

Single player

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