Super Mario Sunshine

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1033 Ratings

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  • Summary: When Mario, Peach, and an entourage of Peach's loyal Toad friends set out for a tropical vacation on lovely Isle Delfino, they're in store for much more than a relaxing holiday. A mustachioed maniac has mucked up the entire island, and Mario is accused of committing the crime. Armed with aWhen Mario, Peach, and an entourage of Peach's loyal Toad friends set out for a tropical vacation on lovely Isle Delfino, they're in store for much more than a relaxing holiday. A mustachioed maniac has mucked up the entire island, and Mario is accused of committing the crime. Armed with a hi-tech water cannon called FLUDD (Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device), Mario sets out to clean the island, clear his name, and solve the mystery of the villainous vandal. With new enemies, moves, and surprises, Super Mario Sunshine offers plenty of challenges. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. GamePro
    100
    A masterpiece of superior game design, infinite gameplay variety, creativity, and life-and it's got a water cannon…and a damn brilliant one at that.
  2. Total Video Games
    100
    Combine the wonderfully fluid control system, level designs that ooze the 'one more go' appeal and the fact that it's Mario, and you've got one of the best games in a long time and certainly the GameCube's finest hour to date. [Import]
  3. Nintendojo
    97
    An excellent title, and almost certainly the very best GameCube title to date.
  4. Games Radar
    92
    Sunshine isn't the leap forward from Mario 64 that Mario 64 was from the previous Marios. But of all the titles that are available right now, on viable platforms, this is as good as videogaming gets. [Import]
  5. Games Radar
    90
    Even three and a half years later, there hasn't been a more complete, entertaining, lovingly wrought platformer made for the GameCube.
  6. DarkStation
    90
    Although not quite the revolution in game play or visual aesthetics that "Super Mario 64" was in its heyday, Super Mario Sunshine still stands as one of the premier platform games of this console generation.
  7. GameCritics
    60
    To say that the camera in this game is atrocious is like saying being kicked in the teeth kinda hurts-it gives the person an idea about how bad it is, but it doesn't even begin to describe the agony in detail.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 220 out of 292
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 292
  3. Negative: 30 out of 292
  1. Perivan64
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    El mejor Mario de todos:
    - Excelente cámara
    - Excelente control - Excelente soundtrack - Niveles, dificultad y jefes INCREÍBLES. - Tiene    El mejor Mario de todos:
    - Excelente cámara
    - Excelente control
    - Excelente soundtrack
    - Niveles, dificultad y jefes INCREÍBLES.
    - Tiene la paleta de colores más bonita, pues combina todo a la perfección, tanto los colores del pasto, la arena y el agua (muy azul, lo cual me encanta) junto a la pintoresca Delfino Plaza.
    - Por la ambientación que tiene gracias al agua, este juego es sumamente relajante, no sé porqué.

    Gracias a Satoru Iwata, Yoshiaki Koizumi y Takashi Tezuka por este gran juego.    … Expand
  2. Paralativ
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Such a grandiose and, despite the hectic pace of releasing the game at the time, a super creative as well as just bubbling over with fantasySuch a grandiose and, despite the hectic pace of releasing the game at the time, a super creative as well as just bubbling over with fantasy Mario masterpiece. A difficulty level that you desperately try to find today and certain daring decisions that brought the needed pep. I would give anything for an equal sequel.… Expand
  4. E_Hero_Killjoy
    Apr 21, 2011
    10
    Super Mario Sunshine was my first and one of my favorite games growing up. I worked through it and always enjoyed the great look and feel.Super Mario Sunshine was my first and one of my favorite games growing up. I worked through it and always enjoyed the great look and feel. Unfortunately my memory card went corrupt and I had to start over, which I put off until recently. The game is just as good if not better then I remember and I just wish Nintendo had gone back to Isle Delfino in another main title and not just as cameos in sports games. The closest thing to it are some of the planets from Super Mario Galaxy, and there my favorite planets in the game. The game is just is full of charm. Go out and find a copy right now, then buy it and don't ever stop playing.… Expand
  5. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    At This Point
    It’s Safe To Say That Mario Will Never Overstay His Welcome Because Sunshine Continues To Prove That Mario Is Special.
  6. MarioBrax
    Nov 18, 2017
    8
    The game is pretty buggy at times, but it's really fun and enjoyable. F.L.U.D.D was a fun addition to the game. It felt like I was actuallyThe game is pretty buggy at times, but it's really fun and enjoyable. F.L.U.D.D was a fun addition to the game. It felt like I was actually accomplishing something when I grabbed a Shine Sprite. I love the cartooniness of this game and the game-play is great.… Expand
  7. PeteP.
    Nov 18, 2002
    8
    I give this game an 8 because of two issues. I purchased this game just because it was Mario. I didn't initially get hooked on the game I give this game an 8 because of two issues. I purchased this game just because it was Mario. I didn't initially get hooked on the game because of the controls. I'm talking about learning all of the many moves and jumps that Mario could accomplish. People, give it a chance, just like any game it'll grow on you. Let me tell you SMS is growing on me. So, getting over the control is one and second is the camera. At times, the camera gets stuck and it's a bit tricky trying to move the camera into a viewable position while say jumping to the next block. If the camera were improved I would've given this game a 9. It's not a 10 because it doesn't break new boundries like Mario 64 did. There's nothing really revolutionary about this game. It's been done before and you could consider it a revamped version of Mario 64 with better graphics and sound. Overall this is a good game. Maybe one of the best GCN has to offer. Definately worth purchasing because of the replay value and the overall exploration contained in this game. If you like SM64 then your sure to like this game.… Expand
  8. WWWWWWWWWp
    Dec 21, 2020
    0
    Terrible game. It's rigged. The secret levelz are impossible to finish. Waste of time.

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Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#2 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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#2 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002