Super Mario Sunshine

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  1. ORHUN
    Aug 2, 2021
    4
    oyun sıkıcı oyunun ilk saatini sıkıntısız oynadım ama sonrasında kendini tekrar etmeye başladı mario 64 oyunun'un aynısı olmuş hep aynı şeyleri yapıyorsunuz geçmişte oynanılabilirdi lakin günümüzde oynanılabilecek bir oyun değil.
  2. Jjdm11
    Mar 23, 2020
    7
    Super Mario sunshine is proof of what happened when developers get lazy.The control and story are good but everything else is not great especially the level design huge difficulty ups and downs and for the majority of levels it’s a boring open field with good graphics ,good for it’s time .overall the worst 3d mario
  3. Denvers
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    Super Mario Sunshine is filled with so much character and an actually somewhat interesting plot, especially for a Mario game. The game has aged fine, but doesn't feel particular smooth to play. I felt like there wasn't enough to keep my attention even though it's a well polished experience. Overall, it's not a bad game, but it's pretty mediocre for a 3d Mario.

    Final Verdict : 7 (Good)
  4. Gi_otm
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    The worlds and their designs are excellent
    And Mario has more moves than all the Mario games (except Odyssey)
    Flood (Jet-back) was an excellent addition
    I hope they will return him with Mario game in the future
    The frankness of the story, once upon a time, is focused (simple)
    They added new cut-scenes and characters
    Frankly, it was a sweet try
  5. piscesperiod
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Super Mario Sunshine is an ambitious game; Mario controls are much more fluid than it was in Super Mario 64, and as much as I hear valid complaints about the camera system, it still represents an improvement over Super Mario 64. The introduction of Fludd in the franchise was a high-stake gamble, which in my opinion paid off. Mario's movements with Fludd make traversing and exploring areasSuper Mario Sunshine is an ambitious game; Mario controls are much more fluid than it was in Super Mario 64, and as much as I hear valid complaints about the camera system, it still represents an improvement over Super Mario 64. The introduction of Fludd in the franchise was a high-stake gamble, which in my opinion paid off. Mario's movements with Fludd make traversing and exploring areas a lot of fun, it's a fresh and new way of controlling Mario. There's a wide range of different mini-games and platforming challenges, so you always want to keep going to find out what's next.

    On the flip side of the coin, the whole experience feels a bit short with only 7 areas (8 if you count Corona mountain) and 2 overworld hubs. The camera still goes all over the place at certain portions of the game and Mario's controls feel loose at unforgiving, tight sections (especially when platforming without Fludd). If you want to complete the game 100%, expect a lot of camera-driven or loose-controls-driven 'game over'.    … Expand
  6. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    When i have to say that it is not the best super mario in 3D perspective and still putting a 9/10 on it makes you realize the masterpieces we are talking about. Again, a great game for the GameCube and one of its best games. Fun, imaginative, creative, funny and with a soundtrack to match. An excellent game after all.
  7. Takanome
    Jan 4, 2021
    9
    Verry funny and underrated Mario Game. I liked the style of the game and it was something else as the other Mario games, which is a good thing.
  8. BM30
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Super Mario Sunshine is a really great game! The story is a interesting concept (Also Mario going to jail is hilarious) and I love the new setting because Mario games usually lack in themes of location. The gameplay is so amazing and I love the use of F.L.U.D.D and the controls really improves from SM64.
  9. hpinder0105
    Jun 14, 2020
    1
    Imagine not having a camera. and having poor platforming in a Mario game and instead being forced into playing a water sandbox experiment on the Gamecube
  10. TheBeast11
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    By far the most underrated Mario of all. However, certainly one of the best. Improved gameplay compared to Super Mario 64, very good soundtrack, matches the warm, tropical climate of the game. It is a little difficult to complete 100%, but it is something fun to do. The addition of Yoshi and its different forms is really cool. That is, one of the best Super Mario games.
  11. Keitan
    Nov 29, 2020
    7
    Super Mario Sunshine es la oveja negra de los juegos de Mario en 3D y esto queda mas que evidenciado con el cambio tan radical de mecanicas, controles y jugabilidad que tuvo de Super Mario 64 a Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Sunshine es un juego bueno, del que se puede disfrutar pero que en la mayor parte de las veces pide mas al jugador de lo que el jugador puede hacer con losSuper Mario Sunshine es la oveja negra de los juegos de Mario en 3D y esto queda mas que evidenciado con el cambio tan radical de mecanicas, controles y jugabilidad que tuvo de Super Mario 64 a Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Sunshine es un juego bueno, del que se puede disfrutar pero que en la mayor parte de las veces pide mas al jugador de lo que el jugador puede hacer con los controles que se le otorgan, mismos controles que son demasiado "toscos" y nada pulidos a diferencia de Super Mario 64, el diseño de niveles aunque nada malo, no termina de ser lo suficientemente bueno para guiar al jugador a traves de ciertos niveles, donde a pesar de tener el nombre del nivel para guiarnos y algunos "Tips" de nuestro amigo F.L.U.D.D, no queda claro el objetivo del nivel, en general todos los niveles llegan a ser mucho mas tardados por este mismo problema, lo cual no supondria un problema de no ser Mario de quien hablamos, al igual que Castlevania 2 (NES), Super Mario Sunshine no seria un problema de no ser que hablamos del mismisimo Mario, reitero en que el juego es disfrutable pero si llega a ser bastante tedioso buscar que hacer en los niveles y mejor ni hablar de los niveles donde se nos quita a F.L.U.D., mas que desafiantes, son los niveles mas frustrantes del juego, serian disfrutables y desafiantes de no ser por el hecho de que los controles no estan bien pulidos, no es un Must-Play, pero si llegas a jugarlo tampoco lo lamentaras... del todo.… Expand
  12. Frobird
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Such a cheerful game, the platforming is all fun and novel but I keep coming back for the bright and fleshed out world.
  13. Sniperviper3210
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Super Mario Sunshine to me is a classic game for the Nintendo Gamecube. It was one of my favourite video games to play when I was younger, and was amazing when I played it again later in life. Coming back and hearing that nostalgic music and seeing those dancing piantas was an amazing feeling. Traveling to each different area feels great with their own themes. The visuals are nice andSuper Mario Sunshine to me is a classic game for the Nintendo Gamecube. It was one of my favourite video games to play when I was younger, and was amazing when I played it again later in life. Coming back and hearing that nostalgic music and seeing those dancing piantas was an amazing feeling. Traveling to each different area feels great with their own themes. The visuals are nice and collecting the shine sprites were very satisfying. Using FLUDD is always fun and helps in almost everything you do, besides the secret courses on the first go because you don't have it. I think Super Mario Sunshine is a great game and deserves to be played/tried by all Mario lovers out there.… Expand
  14. Chuck_Buskee
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game 10/10 Logan ur a great man hahahaha
  15. IsThisNintendo
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Super Mario Sunshine is one of the best games of all time, great music, great bosses and great gameplay Highly Recommend this game!
  16. Alex684
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Sunshine is my favorite game of all time so I’m a little bias but it is my favorite game for a reason with its amazing platforming and its fludd mechanic. Also another reason why this is so great is the collectibles while the blue coins are hard to find it is still enjoyable to find them and get all the sunshine’s, but even though I love fludd one of my favorite part of the game is the secret areas where you have to put your platforming skill to the test. Lastly another reason why is game is great is the graphics with the beautiful sites full of color areas and this games still look good to this day. But even thought the games graphics are still good a remaster of this game would make it so much better.… Expand
  17. Gerbityblah
    Aug 2, 2020
    7
    Very high highs, very, very low lows.

    The game isn't perfect, but It's fun when it wants to be. The game has pretty tight controls, a bit too how to say- heavy? But that's why F.L.O.O.D. is here, to make Mario control better. The game when it's at its best when it is interpreting the formula of 64, so a fun 3D platformer at its heart. The problems start to come in when F.L.O.O.D. is    Very high highs, very, very low lows.

    The game isn't perfect, but It's fun when it wants to be.
    The game has pretty tight controls, a bit too how to say- heavy? But that's why F.L.O.O.D. is here, to make Mario control better. The game when it's at its best when it is interpreting the formula of 64, so a fun 3D platformer at its heart. The problems start to come in when F.L.O.O.D. is taken away from Mario, the lack of it puts a light on how bad Mario feels here. This among many, many ridiculous, un-fun gimmicks the game throws at you makes the game a Mario game that I wouldn't introduce to someone as their first Mario game personally. The game is also stupid to 100% so don't do that (Who the hell decided to add Blue Coins?) but nonetheless the game is fine, I'd just have difficulty suggesting it to someone over Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy.

    7/10 Games not bad, but it's a third-rate Mario.    … Expand
  18. Zethor
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    Super Mario Sunshine's beautiful soundtrack and art bring together a wonderful world, controlled through the most technical, tightest controls the platforming genre has ever seen. The game's 50 required missions are mostly solid, and serve as a strong experience from beginning to end, making this game a joy to replay again and again.

    However, these required missions do not make up the    Super Mario Sunshine's beautiful soundtrack and art bring together a wonderful world, controlled through the most technical, tightest controls the platforming genre has ever seen. The game's 50 required missions are mostly solid, and serve as a strong experience from beginning to end, making this game a joy to replay again and again.

    However, these required missions do not make up the majority of the game's content, with 70 of the game's shine sprites only describable as padding, with most of them sitting at a much lower standard of quality that does not incentivize 100% completion, neither through the quality of the missions themselves nor the paltry reward one obtains for doing so. As long as one is aware not to bother with these optional missions, then Super Mario Sunshine stands as one of the strongest entries in the series, but if one is not then the quality of the game drops drastically. Since these optional missions are still a part of the experience, however, I have rated the game as a whole, not just the required part.    … Expand
  19. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    7
    Mario Sunshine was not your standard Mario release - No, it did not see launch day and in fact for the first time ever the green hat overshadowed the red one. In this game itself Mario borrows it's innovation from Luigi (thanks to Professor E Gadd and his inventions). However, putting Gamecube politics aside, this was a step in the right direction for the series and a step above MarioMario Sunshine was not your standard Mario release - No, it did not see launch day and in fact for the first time ever the green hat overshadowed the red one. In this game itself Mario borrows it's innovation from Luigi (thanks to Professor E Gadd and his inventions). However, putting Gamecube politics aside, this was a step in the right direction for the series and a step above Mario 64... but not by much.

    Pros:
    -Nintendo takes a risk by introducing Fludd, moving towards a more original story and changing scenery away from traditional Mario levels
    -Utilizies Gamecube hardware for great graphics and sound for that time.
    -Fun story that's light and doesn't take away from the gameplay.

    Cons:
    -Controls and camera angles can add to the difficulty and hinder the experience of the game. Fludd isn't as smooth as the Poltergeist.
    -One of the least traditional Mario games. Hardcore fans may find the innovation to take away from the Mario and experience they know and love.
    -Mario Sunshine can fail to captivate some gamers after the first few hours. It has been criticizing for not providing enough incentive for the gamer to reach the end.

    I wasn't huge on Mario 64 and I was definitely open-minded and excited for this game. I do think that this is a good game but it's nothing more or less. It's a must have for any Gamecube or Nintendo collector but for a gamer there's more reward from Luigi's Mansion or Sonic Adventure 1+2 as there was more reward from the Rare games on 64 than Mario 64. This was just standard.    … Expand
  20. Icyymike16
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    I love it not really much to wait Nintendo did Alr right here they change Mario and I see why people dislike the culture change but I think it’s a great idea and Mario really had a fantastic role in this game the story with school involves more you getting friend profiles with Junior which I think is a better idea than the same old kidnapping story Where peach is unexpectedly kidnapped byI love it not really much to wait Nintendo did Alr right here they change Mario and I see why people dislike the culture change but I think it’s a great idea and Mario really had a fantastic role in this game the story with school involves more you getting friend profiles with Junior which I think is a better idea than the same old kidnapping story Where peach is unexpectedly kidnapped by Bowser and Mario just Hass to go save peach instead you have to resolve the situation and it’s way different than any other Mario and it’s a lot better This game has been heavily underrated and I believe it deserves better treatment from Mario fans… Expand
  21. ItsDaDoc
    Jan 29, 2021
    6
    The main thing preventing Super Mario Sunshine from being as good as it can be is the frustration that comes out of playing it. I am not exaggerating at all that this game can be VERY frustrating to play at times, with issues judging where you're going to land, and those darned Stus that seemingly spawn out of nowhere at times. And, don't get me started on the secret courses like theThe main thing preventing Super Mario Sunshine from being as good as it can be is the frustration that comes out of playing it. I am not exaggerating at all that this game can be VERY frustrating to play at times, with issues judging where you're going to land, and those darned Stus that seemingly spawn out of nowhere at times. And, don't get me started on the secret courses like the Lillypad ride and Pachinco machine. I do have to give credit to the fact that all of the beach themed maps are creative, and the FLUDD pack is very enjoyable to use too.… Expand
  22. Xrayplayer
    May 11, 2022
    8
    One of the most enjoyable and creative mario games, the new and different ideas that this game introduced are inventive and makes this game more unique and memorable compared to most mainline mario games, the water jetpack is a great edition and it adds more to the complex and varied move sets and the controls are very smooth with some fun level design and amazing locations and delfinoOne of the most enjoyable and creative mario games, the new and different ideas that this game introduced are inventive and makes this game more unique and memorable compared to most mainline mario games, the water jetpack is a great edition and it adds more to the complex and varied move sets and the controls are very smooth with some fun level design and amazing locations and delfino plaza is the best mario hub world and the soundtrack is so good, unfortunately the game has a serious lack of polish with some of the glitchy missions and the blue coins needed more indication on how to get them all.… Expand
  23. mroistein
    Mar 27, 2023
    2
    The graphics, story and world is really charming but the game is designed in such an annoying way that it makes me hate every facit of my life
  24. TimeJ
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    This is one of the games I would just run around as a child. When I replayed the game in 3D All-Stars I was worried I wouldn't enjoy it as much. But this game blew my expectations out of the water. Surprisingly deep movement that's fun to simply toy around with, a detailed world that follows a universal tropical theme, and a corny story (that I admit is bad) makes this my favorite 3D Mario.
  25. AbeFiletti
    Oct 25, 2020
    9
    Mario Sunshine really gets a bad wrap. In fact I love the game. There is no other way to describe it than fun. The location of a beach, and a vacation like setting is so good. Maybe it's the fact that I'm still in school and having a vacation is the best setting ever in a game when your in school. I also love FLUDD. Its such a unique item in Mario's arsenal and I love it. The level designMario Sunshine really gets a bad wrap. In fact I love the game. There is no other way to describe it than fun. The location of a beach, and a vacation like setting is so good. Maybe it's the fact that I'm still in school and having a vacation is the best setting ever in a game when your in school. I also love FLUDD. Its such a unique item in Mario's arsenal and I love it. The level design is really interesting and original. One mission your trying to ground pound these weird lip creature off a solar panel, then the next you're fighting a Manta Ray's shadow. It has some great, and iconic areas as well. Isle Delfino as a whole is so good. I love Noki Bay, and Sirena Beach so much. Especially Sirena Beach. Did I mention how addicting this game is? Well it is one of the most addicting games I have ever played. You always want to keep helping the Piantas. It is far from perfect. There are some cheap levels. But most of the cheap levels are optional like the Pachinko machine. Also the purple coins have to be annoying for completionists. But this is one of those games I could turn to any day and have so much fun. I give Mario Sunshine a 9/10.… Expand
  26. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Ser un gran videojuego no basta para Mario, por eso quizás es un gran olvidado... Chapó por la innovación con el tema del agua y tal, pero creo que frente a frente a 64 y Galaxy, eso mismo le hace no alcanzar la perfección. Los mundos no están tan inspirados en comparación con los otros, y aún así, juegazo. Las cosas como son.
  27. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    7
    La música es de las mejores en un Mario, no supera a las de Mario Galaxy o las de odisey. Pero entre los otro juegos destaca muy bien. La historia también es bastante buena, incluso mejor que la de Mario 64 y odissey. Pero pierde mucho por las físicas y mecánicas del juego, que aparte de ser más difícil controlar a Mario, el juego es bastante más lento que los otros.
  28. Veronoobbutpro
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    this game is really amazing and fun, i love the vacation theme on this game.
  29. Mirayaanali1234
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  30. NCL209
    Dec 3, 2020
    6
    Don't get me wrong, this is a good game and I do respect it, but the F.L.U.D.D. pack is pretty awkward to control and the game just isn't as fun as Mario 64 or Galaxy and Galaxy 2.
  31. yxckson
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Super Mario Sunshine was the first game that I absolutely fell in love with. My dad had a Gamecube and a copy of the game and gave it to me when I was around maybe 7 years old or so, and ever since that day I can still remember how exciting was to go into Bianco Hills for the first time, how punishingly difficult it was to beat the Phantamanta, how beautiful Noki Bay was, how annoying thatSuper Mario Sunshine was the first game that I absolutely fell in love with. My dad had a Gamecube and a copy of the game and gave it to me when I was around maybe 7 years old or so, and ever since that day I can still remember how exciting was to go into Bianco Hills for the first time, how punishingly difficult it was to beat the Phantamanta, how beautiful Noki Bay was, how annoying that stupid Sandbird was, and how I always got my grandpa to do the boat part in Corona Mountain. This was my favorite game of all-time, and though not my favorite anymore, it is still by far my favorite Mario game and in my top 3 favorite games of all time. The only negative part of this game were the blue coins in my opinion. It was ridiculous how they didn't give you any idea on how to find some of the most challenging ones to find, and it took a lot of guides until I finally found them all. Now with that out of the way, I love absolutely EVERYTHING about this game. To the soundtrack that I still hum to today from time to time, to the beautiful visuals for the time that still hold up today, to the gruelling challenges that took so many of my lives, to the gameplay mechanics that I still love to this day, and even to the absurd amount of glitches that just added that much more enjoyment to the game. So, all in all, is this a biased review? Yes.… Expand
  32. HunterM145
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    I grew up with this game back in 02’ and this just is a pure nostalgia trip. The game also still holds up really well on a CRT, the graphics are really spot on and yet still feels like a great well made game too. Highly recommend this game to the youngsters out there who want to get into the Mario games, this one really shows you what Nintendo can do.
  33. ChunkDump
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    ALMOST perfect. the only thing keeping it from gettin that 10 is those damn camera controls...iv tried fixing it but not able to. concepts of defeating bosses are a little repetitive but still keeps it fresh enough for a full play through. the different nozzles you unlock are all distinctive and equally fun in there own way. a nintendo classic.
  34. EliTheCritic
    Dec 27, 2020
    7
    It's good, but the game has a lot of glaring problems. First off, the camera is terrible. Even after getting 7+ shines, I still had trouble controlling Mario. Second off, this game feels way harder than it should be. Maybe I'm just bad at the game, but this game feels like every level is rainbow Ride from Mario 64. Besides that, everything else is great! This game looks pretty goodIt's good, but the game has a lot of glaring problems. First off, the camera is terrible. Even after getting 7+ shines, I still had trouble controlling Mario. Second off, this game feels way harder than it should be. Maybe I'm just bad at the game, but this game feels like every level is rainbow Ride from Mario 64. Besides that, everything else is great! This game looks pretty good compared to most GameCube games. And I really love the music in this game, probably the best in Mario games besides Odyssey!… Expand
  35. Hravec
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Originally I was scared, that the game would be too hard for me, because I am not really a pro.
    But I love it, the game is fun and enjoyable because of the fact it isn't as easy as the other Mario games.
    the controls are fluid and refined, having F.L.U.D.D. is also great and the secret levels really show how the controlls are simply incredible. The graphics look OK, but you never look    Originally I was scared, that the game would be too hard for me, because I am not really a pro.
    But I love it, the game is fun and enjoyable because of the fact it isn't as easy as the other Mario games.
    the controls are fluid and refined, having F.L.U.D.D. is also great and the secret levels really show how the controlls are simply incredible.
    The graphics look OK, but you never look close enough to see that, in the cutsceens it look like a Wii U or switch game, maybe not that far but they do look really good.    … Expand
  36. BeeSting1
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Good

    - The tropical setting feels very up lifting. - there’s something zen about cleaning up the world in Delfino. - showing a preview of the shine objective is very helpful, instead of going by the small phrase only for the stars in Mario 64. - the camera controls are so much better. Being able to freely move the camera, not fixed incremental movement. And L button being able    Good

    - The tropical setting feels very up lifting.

    - there’s something zen about cleaning up the world in Delfino.

    - showing a preview of the shine objective is very helpful, instead of going by the small phrase only for the stars in Mario 64.

    - the camera controls are so much better. Being able to freely move the camera, not fixed incremental movement. And L button being able to auto position camera behind Mario.

    - movement options are great

    - using Yoshi was really fun

    - sliding on the ground with water is a fast way to get around, which is convenient.

    - the run and shoot water controls makes good use of the unique trigger buttons of the GC controller.

    - the isolated platforming segments without my fludd were fun. Adds some challenging classic platforming to the gameplay without the crutches of the hover nozzle.

    - using fludd adds a lot to the gameplay and adds variety.

    Bad

    - nothing    … Expand
  37. BritishGuy54
    Jan 13, 2021
    5
    Personally, this game is one of my lesser favourite Mario Games. While I loved 64, I really enjoyed Galaxy 1 & 2, liked 3D World and Odyssey, I just feel dissatisfied about Sunshine. The removal of the Long Jump really aggravates me. FLUDD’s nozzles are really annoying, as you have to unlock the for each level. I understand if you like this game, but personally, it is a bit of a stepPersonally, this game is one of my lesser favourite Mario Games. While I loved 64, I really enjoyed Galaxy 1 & 2, liked 3D World and Odyssey, I just feel dissatisfied about Sunshine. The removal of the Long Jump really aggravates me. FLUDD’s nozzles are really annoying, as you have to unlock the for each level. I understand if you like this game, but personally, it is a bit of a step down for me. The resort setting gets stale after a while which leaves the levels to feel the same. How 100 coin shines work is bad compared to 64. You get kicked out of the level for EVERY shine you get. That is annoying. And some level’s episodes, you can’t even get all 100 coins! I appreciate Sunshine, but it feels like a step down from 64.… Expand
  38. Idk2006
    Jan 31, 2021
    7
    Mario sunshine is the black sheep of the Mario cannon mainly because of its unfair nature and subpar controls, but on the whole it’s a fun experience that’s worth checking out at least once.
  39. giovannimaxroma
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, undoubtedly the best plat-former of all time!

    PLAY THIS GAME
  40. MrTheMan
    Feb 20, 2021
    9
    This game is great, but the movement is way different from the other games so sometimes I just have a stroke while holding the controller.
  41. SuperClaudio64
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Un gioco che fa dannare il giocatore, ma allo stesso tempo è un platform 3D apprezzabile. Probabilmente il meno impressionante dei mario 3d che ho giocato, il Sunshine è per me un gioco punitivo che ti farà odiare Yoshi, ma rimane comunque un bel gioco.
  42. StarSlasher103
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    This is a good game. I like Isle Delfino's different style for Mario games. Although in my opinion, I do think the age rating should be a bit higher because the game has a gambling aspect while fighting King Boo. I have not beaten the game. But I can tell you that if you don't like difficult games, you will not like this game. The good news is that when you get a difficult shine sprite youThis is a good game. I like Isle Delfino's different style for Mario games. Although in my opinion, I do think the age rating should be a bit higher because the game has a gambling aspect while fighting King Boo. I have not beaten the game. But I can tell you that if you don't like difficult games, you will not like this game. The good news is that when you get a difficult shine sprite you tend to feel accomplished. I like the tropical setting and this is controversial but I like the controls. Although I dislike the voice acting, the game is still great. Would recommend unless you don't like difficult games.… Expand
  43. JAG7
    Apr 9, 2022
    9
    This game is very challenging and very difficult. Some levels , especially the 2D ones are harder than “normal-classical” Mario. But I’m a sucker for Mario games. Love the game . Not as amazing as Odyssey but still great. The water nozzle it’s a new feature in this game. It’s not that bad as many people say . It’s just different. The camera and camera angles are terrible. Can’t understandThis game is very challenging and very difficult. Some levels , especially the 2D ones are harder than “normal-classical” Mario. But I’m a sucker for Mario games. Love the game . Not as amazing as Odyssey but still great. The water nozzle it’s a new feature in this game. It’s not that bad as many people say . It’s just different. The camera and camera angles are terrible. Can’t understand why they didn’t fix that? Overall very well recommended.… Expand
  44. Invasious
    Mar 31, 2021
    5
    The game has its highs, and the game absolutely has its lows. I had some fun with it when the game worked as intended, but the wonky camera, terrible physics and all round awful depth perception made this game really hard to play, which ruins the immersion and the experience a lot. Some of the fludd less levels were the bane of my existence due to Mario's very lacklustre moveset and lackThe game has its highs, and the game absolutely has its lows. I had some fun with it when the game worked as intended, but the wonky camera, terrible physics and all round awful depth perception made this game really hard to play, which ruins the immersion and the experience a lot. Some of the fludd less levels were the bane of my existence due to Mario's very lacklustre moveset and lack of control. I am yet to finish the game, but with 50 shines collected I think I have had a reasonable degree of playtime. It might be worth your time, it wasn't worth mine and I will not be going back to it again.

    Pros: Good design, fun visuals, levels that work properly are a treat to play

    Cons: Levels that don't work are a nightmare, clunky camera, bad physics, very punishing for mistakes, whether it is your fault or not    … Expand
  45. rubenrueda
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    mario sunshine es una trampa
    no acepto ningún tipo de comentarios en mi contra
  46. Bazdmeg
    Aug 24, 2021
    2
    Fking hard game, very annoying. Not for casual, not for kids. This game is ****
  47. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    I mean, it's a Mario game. You jump and stuff.

    I'd just rather play any other 3D Mario.
  48. hajaseicalma
    May 3, 2021
    10
    I liked the game, sometimes it is not possible to understand clearly, the bosses are even easy, when the water runs out you can recover it, but still, in some moments it is impossible to perform this action. I found it very fun and simple ... But when the water runs out ... The nightmare begins.
  49. rbs12
    May 20, 2021
    9
    In spite of it's short comings this game still managed to bring me a lot of Joy. I played it on Gamecube but never finished it, and have recently 100% it on the Switch. I can only imagine what this project would have been if Nintendo did not rush it - I'm sure I'd have given it 10 stars.
  50. TicketStubs
    Jun 25, 2021
    9
    A fun and challenging adventure, Super Mario Sunshine outshines all the competition (except for super monkey ball 2) as one of the best games out there. For a GameCube game, the graphics and open world aspect were amazing. The story posed challenging puzzles, wacky and complex map designs, and exhilarating boss fights. A precursor to my dark souls affinity, this games boss fights wereA fun and challenging adventure, Super Mario Sunshine outshines all the competition (except for super monkey ball 2) as one of the best games out there. For a GameCube game, the graphics and open world aspect were amazing. The story posed challenging puzzles, wacky and complex map designs, and exhilarating boss fights. A precursor to my dark souls affinity, this games boss fights were ahead of its time inventing creative new ways to fight and defeat bosses. 9/10 wish I didn’t sell my GameCube… Expand
  51. BigJimmy
    Jun 26, 2021
    0
    Fun game, would be even better if it was in space. And Delfino Plaza slaps!
  52. ntBagel
    Apr 23, 2022
    7
    Mario sunshine a fresh entry in the 3D Mario series. Starting off wit the visuals it looks pretty good and holds up but is nothing amazing. the controls feel very good with the help of flood making up for minor problems in movement allowing you to adjust your horizontal and vertical movement. The biggest problem with the game is the level design many of the levels are unrememberable,Mario sunshine a fresh entry in the 3D Mario series. Starting off wit the visuals it looks pretty good and holds up but is nothing amazing. the controls feel very good with the help of flood making up for minor problems in movement allowing you to adjust your horizontal and vertical movement. The biggest problem with the game is the level design many of the levels are unrememberable, tedious boring and unfair. this game would have surely been a 9/ 10 if the levels were more enjoyable to play. I collected every shine and some were just a chore to play though. Overall, this game was very enjoyable to play and holds up to today I just don't think it can compare to many of the other big 3D Mario games. 7/10 (great)… Expand
  53. KevinLetsPlay67
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    any one of the levels for example where you have to collect the shinspirt without fludd and it is necessary to collect every chapter up to chapter 7, but once you have mastered the level the levels will be a bit easier. Otherwise the controls are a bit bad, but otherwise it's a good game, but if you do the 100% get excited about a challenge. However, you can strengthen SPOILER SPOILERany one of the levels for example where you have to collect the shinspirt without fludd and it is necessary to collect every chapter up to chapter 7, but once you have mastered the level the levels will be a bit easier. Otherwise the controls are a bit bad, but otherwise it's a good game, but if you do the 100% get excited about a challenge. However, you can strengthen SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER: a picture where everyone is on it.… Expand
  54. Art24
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    Doo doo doo!
    Uh, ok, lets go, i really didn't played anything from Super Mario Sunshine, but i feel that the game is just fantastic, that tropical feeling at every single level, the soundtrack, even the non-playable characters! Yeah, the only REAL DEAL and problem are some level difficulties AND the game bugs
  55. XxMicManxX
    Aug 24, 2021
    7
    While the island theming gives this game charm, the frustrating level design and awful camera controls make Sunshine the worst 3D Mario game by far.
  56. grimreapersims
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
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    Also play Sunburn
  57. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 15, 2022
    7
    I say this game can be fun at times. I like the water gimmick but it's not as good as the spin mechanic in the mario galaxy games. While the flood mechanic can be fun, it also is intrusive because sometimes you get confused on how to aim when you aren't in hover mode. I wish they would use the turbo nozzle more. As for the level design, it's a mixed bag. While levels likeI say this game can be fun at times. I like the water gimmick but it's not as good as the spin mechanic in the mario galaxy games. While the flood mechanic can be fun, it also is intrusive because sometimes you get confused on how to aim when you aren't in hover mode. I wish they would use the turbo nozzle more. As for the level design, it's a mixed bag. While levels like blonco hills is fun, then there are levels where the game really shows it's problems... especially in it's secret levels. Like the alex kidd remake, the levels are very unpolished. Like you slip off the platforms easily. It also doesn't help that sometimes the camera messes you up too like the area cant have alot of stuff by you because otherwise the things like the walls will block your view. I also hate how hard the game in general is like especially the watermelon level. Other levels are hard too like some of the later secret levels, the sand bird, and the surfing level where you have to jump to get the shine sprite. The game is a mario game for god's sake and I'm not saying that mario games can't have challenge as I grew up with games like the nes mario games and world. The difficulty is nght and day between this and new super mario bros. It's like Nintendo knew they messed up. I wanted the game as a kid but I bet if I got it, the gamecube would've been broken from rage lol. However with that being said, I also like how the game had a good story for a mario game as the last two mario games was litterally just "bowser kidnaps peach and does a few other minor things." This game actually introduces one of my favorite mario characters, bowser jr and sit was funny how he seemed to be similar to shadow from the sonic series with everyone mistaking him for mario but he turned out to be a childish incompetent antagonist. I never beat the game without help on some levels but overall, it's my least favorite mario game but it's decent as a game itself.… Expand
  58. Jattaman
    Oct 8, 2022
    8
    Meno geniale dei Galaxy, ma comunque ottimo platform con un sistema di comandi diverso dagli altri episodi.
    Originale, buonissimo titolo.
    Non il miglior Mario della storia, ma assolutamente meritevole di essere giocato.
  59. LikeOrNoLike
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Still the best 3D Mario to date. The movement is so good and the aesthetic is so enjoyable I don’t even care about all the jank.
  60. RVamp101
    May 14, 2023
    9
    This is so close to being perfect, it sadly has some odd choices when it comes to the stages and the hub. I loved nearly everything but i won't nit-pick here.
  61. Banjo_Reviewie
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    this game can be infuriating, but the gameplay is still fun and the setting is unique for a mario game.
  62. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    A few of the levels are so tedious and boring that it was not even worth finishing. Everything up until then was perfection.
  63. NotJordi
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    One of the greatest Mario platformer, the addition of F.L.U.D.D is really unique and gives some skill to the game.

    The plot of the game is good at best, and Mario's moveset is in my opinion the best Mario's moveset has ever been. Also Mario has a new move called the 'Spin Jump' which is really powerful and unfortunate that it got removed from Galaxy and onwards cons; ''Long    One of the greatest Mario platformer, the addition of F.L.U.D.D is really unique and gives some skill to the game.

    The plot of the game is good at best, and Mario's moveset is in my opinion the best Mario's moveset has ever been.

    Also Mario has a new move called the 'Spin Jump' which is really powerful and unfortunate that it got removed from Galaxy and onwards

    cons; ''Long Jumps'' one of the most useful jump in Super Mario 64 was removed from this title for unknows reasons.
    The level design is hard and can scare newer players away.
    Alot of models look wacky compare of the redesigns they got in future titles.    … Expand
  64. SebbyMakesMusic
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    This is honestly my favorite 3D Mario game, next to Super Mario Galaxy 2.
    In a genre that is all about movement, this one has the most maneuverability, and manages to turn an iffy idea into pure fun. The only downside to the whole game is that you have to replay multiple versions of the same level to get everything (8 main stars per level), but on the upside, they are very memorable    This is honestly my favorite 3D Mario game, next to Super Mario Galaxy 2.
    In a genre that is all about movement, this one has the most maneuverability, and manages to turn an iffy idea into pure fun. The only downside to the whole game is that you have to replay multiple versions of the same level to get everything (8 main stars per level), but on the upside, they are very memorable levels that manage to do very different things in each version. The overall layout feels like a place to get settled into. The rocket jump and turbo attachments are super fun.    … Expand
  65. nintendofan721
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The second of Mario’s 3D adventures! It’s the first appearance of an iconic character, Bowser Jr, who sprays graffiti all over Delfino Plaza and frames Mario, which is an interesting plot. Delfino Plaza as the hub world of this game is so expansive with a lot to do including some secret levels and shines. Every level in this game is very unique including Sirena Beach in a hotel, Pinna ParkThe second of Mario’s 3D adventures! It’s the first appearance of an iconic character, Bowser Jr, who sprays graffiti all over Delfino Plaza and frames Mario, which is an interesting plot. Delfino Plaza as the hub world of this game is so expansive with a lot to do including some secret levels and shines. Every level in this game is very unique including Sirena Beach in a hotel, Pinna Park at an amusement park, and so much more! I love how they decided to go with one theme throughout the whole game and get creative with it, especially a vacation theme since I’m a huge fan of summer. The controls are smooth, and the main gameplay mechanic, the FLUDD, worked very well. It can even help you recover from badly timed jumps (the hover nozzle). The rocket and turbo nozzles are cool too, giving you a big boost either vertically or horizontally. The blue coins are a neat addition. I know people have complained about them but they add more to do which I like, some are hidden in the hardest spots where you wouldn’t even think of looking for them. The graphics were stunning at the time, and everything looks so beautiful, just look at Noki Bay! There are some memorable tunes in the soundtrack, including the bonus level theme which is infectious. The game gets more difficult as it goes on, and there is one level, the lily pad ride, which is absolutely notorious. I really love this game and it deserves far more credit than it gets!… Expand
  66. ConnorCondria
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Mario Sunshine is just straight up amazing with the atmosphere of the entire setting being completely intertwined and the levels themselves just being fun to play through and explore. Being able to use FLUDD to maneuver yourself around and make yourself move faster can be really fun at times. Also the secret levels give you the platform challenges you could want in a 3D platform game.
  67. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Mario Sunshine es un juego especial y curioso, que tiene muy buenas ideas y ambientación, pero que falla justo en lo que mejor suele hacer Nintendo: El diseño de niveles y "misiones" por hacer en cada uno. El juego ofrece la que es para mí la mejor jugabilidad que tiene un Mario (exceptuando a Odyssey que no lo jugué al momento de esta reseña). El ACUAC le brinda una versatilidad alMario Sunshine es un juego especial y curioso, que tiene muy buenas ideas y ambientación, pero que falla justo en lo que mejor suele hacer Nintendo: El diseño de niveles y "misiones" por hacer en cada uno. El juego ofrece la que es para mí la mejor jugabilidad que tiene un Mario (exceptuando a Odyssey que no lo jugué al momento de esta reseña). El ACUAC le brinda una versatilidad al gameplay única, y hace que desplazarse por todo Isla Delfino sea muy placentero, pero hay momentos en los que simplemente esto no puede aprovecharse por el mal diseño que tienen algunos niveles, no por su estructura sino por lo que el juego te pide que hagas, con objetivos muy ambiguos, tediosos, o simplemente aburridos, y no son casos aislados, sino que buena parte del juego suele ser así. Un juego con el potencial de ser, para mí, de los mejores de la historia en plataformas, pero que corta sus propias alas. Aún así, no quita que sea uno de los mejores de su época, y está a la altura de un buen Mario.
    Nota Final: 8.3    … Expand
  68. Phah
    Apr 20, 2022
    0
    I **** hate durians

    Why does me review have to be this long what is this a school assy
  69. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    0
    Super Mario Sunshine is a spectacularly bad game, and it is as a bad as its predecessor on the N64 in Super Mario 64 was great. I remember playing it for the first time and hating it from the very start to end, and it is a miracle I even beat this game now looking back.

    I honestly do not know what Nintendo was thinking while making this game because it puts Mario in a situation that no    Super Mario Sunshine is a spectacularly bad game, and it is as a bad as its predecessor on the N64 in Super Mario 64 was great. I remember playing it for the first time and hating it from the very start to end, and it is a miracle I even beat this game now looking back.

    I honestly do not know what Nintendo was thinking while making this game because it puts Mario in a situation that no thinking person will ever see as fun. The game starts with Mario being wrongfully accused, and then is sentenced to community service that consists of almost entirely of cleaning up gunk and graffiti. (Does this sound like a game you would like to play?) It gets worse. You have a talking water pack called FLUDD, and Mario is absolutely useless without it, and the courses are just bland tropical regions filled with gunk.

    Contrast that to Super Mario 64 that took you through ice, fields, caves, lava, sand, inside a clock, and up in the sky besides just water, and you have no attachments that make you useless without them.

    The soundtrack pales in comparison to Super Mario 64 too. Super Mario 64 established some of the greatest pieces of music in the entire series to this day. Sunshine’s soundtrack becomes grating extremely fast when you spend most of the time cleaning up the same gunk in the same places over and over again.

    There was one genuinely funny thing in this game though, but I did not catch it until well after I gave away the game. The Sirena Beach stage when viewed from above has the hotel’s beach patio arranged in the shape of a Game Cube Controller, and the hotel is in the shape of the Game Cube console. Fitting when Super Mario Sunshine is a Game Cube game.    … Expand
  70. 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 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.
  71. Birdo7
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This game is my favorite game ever it even has story not a lot but no plot holes and the movement is very good the intro is fun and this game is creative when they are limited to just a beach theme you’ll go from shooting a dancing plant to rolling a watermelon down a hill it’s a game you should try out
  72. Sprig
    Jun 14, 2022
    2
    Listen The Game Is Fun But Way Too Hard No Too Hard AND Glitchy I Hate This Game
  73. waywardlaser
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Still like it more than the Galaxy games. Sorry, but sandbox Mario is simply more fun to me and before Odyssey this was the tightest he ever controlled. That stuff matters to me more than 100% completion, which is something I've never bothered to do with this game.
  74. nxtr
    Jul 22, 2022
    9
    Although this game has many problems like the camera and the different glitches in the game, It is my FAVORITE Mario game. It was the first Mario game I EVER played! It definitely has a special place in my heart because of the memories it gave me. I hate collecting the blue coins!! I'm pretty sure its considered "torture" in some countries. Anyway, I love this game for the gameplay and theAlthough this game has many problems like the camera and the different glitches in the game, It is my FAVORITE Mario game. It was the first Mario game I EVER played! It definitely has a special place in my heart because of the memories it gave me. I hate collecting the blue coins!! I'm pretty sure its considered "torture" in some countries. Anyway, I love this game for the gameplay and the memories it gave me when I was younger!!… Expand
  75. ThunderAlmond
    Sep 9, 2022
    8
    This is a great game overall but lacks polish and is a step or two down from the typical Mario game’s quality, let alone 3D Mario. Satisfaction in the game is everywhere. The aesthetics are top tier. The water graphics ace the test!! The menu sounds and little things like that also show for great presentation. This might be my favorite Mario theme.

    The gameplay is still good, but there    This is a great game overall but lacks polish and is a step or two down from the typical Mario game’s quality, let alone 3D Mario. Satisfaction in the game is everywhere. The aesthetics are top tier. The water graphics ace the test!! The menu sounds and little things like that also show for great presentation. This might be my favorite Mario theme.

    The gameplay is still good, but there is noticeable movement jank. The GameCube controller's deep sinking triggers satisfyingly shoot water from the new FLUDD, eliminating most crouch moves from SM64 but elevating everything else (sans punching/kicking). The stick flicks great for reliable side jumps, twirls clean for the trickier spin jump, and the C-stick grants more flow to camera control. The now gone long jump is made up for by the belly slide jump, no longer being able to directly wall jump out of it. Using FLUDD to prime your belly slide feels great, but you can’t hover nozzle out of it. Larger jumps may be harder to aim so the Hover Nozzle over corrects, but you’re going to end up relying on it because of imprecise platforming. It moves rough for long distances. When you hover at a ledge, grabbing it after is inconsistent and not snappy. Even when you teeter on an edge, it is inconsistent whether you will drop to the ledge or fall off entirely. The Turbo and Rocket Nozzles are cool one note powerups that end up feeling underused, like Yoshi. The Blooper racing is very similar to Turbo but if you hit anything, you lose a life. You can’t slow down or even get off by yourself once you get on. Ironically, the least fluid movement in the game is the swimming. You go too far with each stroke and underwater segments have tank controls. This feels worse than in SM64. There is a fine smoothness to the controls that outweighs the flaws, with quenching animations, but the jank adds up over time, blooming especially in level design.

    There’s wonderful free movement in these open spaces until the camera gets stuck (no option to invert it). Despite water being a key theme, most missions don’t engage with large bodies of water enough to constitute as 'water levels'; it’s just the safety net from platforming. It's 3D Mario so all the levels are pretty good. They finely compliment the generally smooth movement. There are a lot of options to get off the beaten path, not just being 'easier' shortcuts but fun alternatives. The earlier levels noticeably have higher quality. 'Delfino Plaza', the hub world, is the most fleshed out "level" in the game! All the powerups, including Yoshi, are the most fun and useful here; Shines are hidden well and mostly out of order; Blue Coins have good distribution. The major downsides are the sub levels, like Pachinko and Lily Pads. All levels have a sub level without FLUDD, inconsistent with the main game, that showcase the lack of precision jumping Mario has, sourcing the difficulty. Most, if not all of these missions self-awarely have accessible 1 Up Mushrooms early on. Many of these are mandatory, too, so there’s no escaping the bad game design.

    There’s a lot of fun new toys, like the hyper responsive bungee wires. But then we have broken toys like boats and Chucksters. Even other optional missions, like Lily Pads and melon rolling, seem luck based with horrid physics, as if getting good at the game doesn’t apply. We also have literal casino slots. Also, there are friendly NPCs in all levels, adding hints if you’re stuck on a mission and adding to a lovely vacation feel. Thing is, you have to do one mission at a time in strict order, requiring you to slog through the many below-average missions. There’s barely room to skip around as the first seven missions of all levels MUST be completed.

    The game is not worth completing 100%. However, the presentation admittedly counters a lot of the jank for me. Blue coins are cool as 1/10th of a Shine and non-level-locked, but their distribution is not worth exploring for. Also, there is no good coin counter if you already cashed some in, so try not to do that either until you get all 240. While the game has significant jank and noticeable room for improvement, the smoothness that it does have alongside the feeling of warm sunshine overpowers it greatly.

    ‘Bowser’s Fury’ also uses Shines but is “open-world”, untypical of the 3D Mario being “open-level” (“open-worldS”?). Levels in ‘Sunshine’ are viewable in backgrounds of other levels and it’s unsatisfying to Turbo into an invisible wall from 'Plaza' to the 'Airstrip'. Becoming open world with lessons learned from ‘Odyssey’ (checkpoints, continuous Stars, auto saves) would be enough quality-of-life fixes to potentially make 'Sunshine' the best 3D Mario game. Fans have been optimizing the game longer than Nintendo (check out 'Sunburn')! Heck, I played this in 60fps on a WiiU.    … Expand
  76. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  77. ZeIdaFan
    Oct 5, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finde es ist schlechter als die anderen Mario Hauptspiele, Odyssey ist fasst perfekt!(durch cappy perfektes movement und schöne Grafik), in Galaxy wird das movement auch etwas verbessert und Mario 64 gilt sowieso als unkritisierbar!
    Die düse ist nicht so interessant ,das movement wird nicht sehr verbessert!



    Trotzdem als Shooter geeignet!!! : ]    … Expand
  78. AntiqueGull
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Платформер с отличной на момент выхода графикой и физикой, атмосфера и геймплей как всегда на высоте
  79. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Un dignísimo sucesor de Super Mario 64. Divertido, original y con gran variedad de movimientos. Un juego obligatorio en mi opinión para los fans de los plataformas 3D.
  80. Mlpwatercritic7
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game ever. I love the tropical vibe and the atmosphere is amazing. The boss fights are creative and the control is best out of any Mario game. FLUDD allows for so much diverse movement and the final boss fight where you first treverse through corona mountain and fight Bowser and Bowser Jr. is pretty cool. And the graphics and voice acting is so good. 10/10
    Would recommend 100%    … Expand
  81. RANDOMJUKE
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    There is so much garbage in this game that I could talk about it for hours, but there are so many instances where everything is just perfect that it would be a disservice to discuss its imperfections. The core movement is a joy to experience; I often found myself running around the hub world with no real objective simply because it was fun to do so. The levels are top-notch and are alwaysThere is so much garbage in this game that I could talk about it for hours, but there are so many instances where everything is just perfect that it would be a disservice to discuss its imperfections. The core movement is a joy to experience; I often found myself running around the hub world with no real objective simply because it was fun to do so. The levels are top-notch and are always hiding secrets around every corner. The music slaps and the story is simple but charming. Unfortunately we will never get a sequel but I like to think Sunshine’s spirit lives on in Odyssey.… Expand
  82. Epixel
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    Insanely underrated, after just playing for the first time I'm blown away by some of the creativity and level design, however, while the game has very high highs, it also has some very low lows, The low parts don't happen often though
  83. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 27, 2023
    8
    Being very pretty and rather quirky, Super Mario Sunshine takes the basic premise of Mario 64 and gives it a sandbox-style environment that makes it feel very similar to Banjo Kazooie...although not quite as good. Jumps can be unnecessairly awkward - especially when you're against the clock - and the camera can be erratic so for those reasons it does not feel as "special" as some of theBeing very pretty and rather quirky, Super Mario Sunshine takes the basic premise of Mario 64 and gives it a sandbox-style environment that makes it feel very similar to Banjo Kazooie...although not quite as good. Jumps can be unnecessairly awkward - especially when you're against the clock - and the camera can be erratic so for those reasons it does not feel as "special" as some of the other Mario games. But it is still a damn fine game in its own right if judged on its own merits.… Expand
  84. oopkp
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    This game singlehandedly killed the Gamecube. The collision works... less than half the time. I was speedrunning this steaming pile of **** and I literally clipped through the wall in one of the secret stages and died as a result. Why would ANYONE like this game? One word: nostalgia goggles. Take 'em off, people. This game is worse than 64, worse than galaxy, this is the sonic 06 of theThis game singlehandedly killed the Gamecube. The collision works... less than half the time. I was speedrunning this steaming pile of **** and I literally clipped through the wall in one of the secret stages and died as a result. Why would ANYONE like this game? One word: nostalgia goggles. Take 'em off, people. This game is worse than 64, worse than galaxy, this is the sonic 06 of the mario series and I am very disappointed.… Expand
  85. ReviewGod05
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    "wah wah wah game too hard and too wepetative" - anyone who complains about this game
    Easy, fun, silly goofs and gaffs for the whole family, what's not to love. If you don't like this game then you are a silly baby doodoo head. Grow up and learn to overcome some difficulties, show some commitment and determination, it's not that hard, its not that time consuming, and its awesome and fun.    "wah wah wah game too hard and too wepetative" - anyone who complains about this game
    Easy, fun, silly goofs and gaffs for the whole family, what's not to love. If you don't like this game then you are a silly baby doodoo head. Grow up and learn to overcome some difficulties, show some commitment and determination, it's not that hard, its not that time consuming, and its awesome and fun. Good game 10/10.    … Expand
  86. wii43j
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Don't worry about the 0 score ratings, because they probably have not beaten the game. The people that say this game is too hard need to get good. Super Mario Sunshine has some of the most compelling and colorful graphics in any Mario game, and it's music is impeccable. It's very fun to play, even when it gets extremely difficult in the secret courses, they even got me frustrated at times.Don't worry about the 0 score ratings, because they probably have not beaten the game. The people that say this game is too hard need to get good. Super Mario Sunshine has some of the most compelling and colorful graphics in any Mario game, and it's music is impeccable. It's very fun to play, even when it gets extremely difficult in the secret courses, they even got me frustrated at times. The controls are buttery smooth, although may be a bit controversial based on the player's point of view on it. As a person who has beaten this game twice, I'd say it is a must play for all gamers if they want a true challenge. Super Mario Sunshine is very controversial, but it is one of the most breathtaking adventures a videogame has ever offered.… Expand
  87. Tonatiu
    May 1, 2023
    8
    The levels are great, the control you have on Mario is good, it could be better, and the voices are the only thing that gives it an 8
  88. Lugubra
    May 15, 2023
    10
    No entiendo porqué la gente lo pone como lo peór en juegos de Mario, es sumamente divertido, la camará puede presentar problemas pero en pocas ocaciones, en general se puede usar muy bien, y F.L.O.O.D me parece las mejores mecanicas de un juego de Mario en 3D
  89. Jaimelikegames
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Super mario sunshine is best game ever i love playing super Mario sunshine and it part of my childhood . ❤️❤️
  90. aHard
    Jul 24, 2023
    5
    The game is very repetitive. The camera is not great, it can frequently get lost behind objects. The worst part is being kicked out of levels and having to travel all the way back to them, not just start the level again, when you lose a life. There are also some parts of the game that are far to difficult to be any fun. I will not be recommending it, nor ever playing it again.
  91. romstarr
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 8/10
    Performance 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Content 10/10
  92. GameMan2005
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Excellent 3D Platformer with beautiful graphics, especially the water. Some cheap side missions here and there and wonky camera, but overall controls and plays great.
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Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Inside Gamer Online
    76
    The FLUDD system is used throughout the game and can either be why the game is so great or why the game is so mediocre.
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  2. 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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  3. 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.
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