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Super Mario Sunshine (GC)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Action/3D Platform

RELEASE DATE

27/AUG/02

ESRB RATING

EVERYONE, Comic Mischief

DEVELOPER

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

PUBLISHER

Nintendo of America, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION

Nintendo's flagship character returns for more platform action in his first starring role in a 3D game since 1996's genre defining Super Mario 64. Upon his arrival to Isle Delfino for some well-deserved rest and relaxation, Mario finds himself under scrutiny from the local inhabitants. Apparently someone dressed like Mario has been polluting the island with an ooze-like substance, so the town sentences the Italian plumber to clean the mess up. Mario must not only clear the town but also clear his sullied reputation by finding the mischievous fellow responsible for the deed.

To combat this new environmental threat, Mario comes equipped with a water cannon mounted on his back. A meter in the bottom right corner of the screen depicts the amount of water left in his backpack as he sprays the ooze to wash it away. By removing the graffiti and grime from the town, Mario will reveal additional areas to explore. Each new region is accessed from a portal within Delfino Town in a manner similar to the paintings in Super Mario 64's castle. To activate a portal, Mario must collect a certain number of shines, golden suns that function like the stars in Super Mario 64. Shines are earned by solving puzzles, defeating boss characters, or by simply finding them within a level.

As in previous adventures, Mario can collect 100 yellow coins in each level and will encounter familiar creatures such as Piranha Plants and Bullet Bills while advancing through the seaside environments. Basic moves include the repertoire introduced in Super Mario 64 as well as the added functions of the water cannon. Mario can use it to blast into the sky and fly for short periods of time before the water needs to be replenished. Dinosaur pal Yoshi can also be ridden and used to solve puzzles or to attack enemies. Other collectibles include both red and blue coins, ten of which are hidden on a level. Only by finding enough shines can Mario help save the world from the murkiness created by his dastardly double. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

Super Mario Sunshine (GC)

GENRE/STYLE:

Action/3D Platform
RELEASE DATE:

27/AUG/02
TOP TRAITS:

3D Platformer, Mario, Isle Delfino
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Super Mario Sunshine (GC) by: Roxas-UrBoxas

“Another fine installment in the Mario series and another testament to why we love that fat plumber so much. At first I wasn't so keen on the idea of Mario having a robotic partner with a cute voice helping him clean dirt on an island but it...”

created 28/SEP/2011

Super Mario Sunshine once again by: romulodearaujo

“Eu tive que começar o jogo todo de novo pois eu estava jogando uma versão alternativa do jogo que era em formato PAL, Obviamente que comprei a versão NTSC para jogar no Wii americano e os saves não...”

created 17/JUL/2011

amedeus8 played Super Mario Sunshine on 19/JUN/11

“So, funny story. I got 100% :D I was supposed to be getting a Wii on Wednesday, then heading up to Pennsylvania and starting Mario Galaxy next, but it looks like that's gonna hafta be put off for a...”

created 20/JUN/2011

amedeus8 played Super Mario Sunshine on 18/JUN/11

“Through 16 deaths, a handful of luck, and a couple questionable workarounds, I have defeated the Mario Sunshine pachinko game. Godhood confirmed!”

created 18/JUN/2011

amedeus8 played Super Mario Sunshine on 12/JUN/11

“So as I prepared to bring this run up to 2/3 completion, a thing happened. My Wave Bird's C-Stick started acting wonky, again. It's been known to do this on occasion - where I let go of the stick,...”

created 13/JUN/2011

romulodearaujo was the last to comment - about 1 year ago...

“I had the same problem with the controls and in the manual it says that happens if you boot the game holding it down on a position beside the dead zone. So the game will work as your given position is the dead zone.”

amedeus8 played Super Mario Sunshine on 07/JUN/11

“48/60 Shines down. I'm halfway there!”

created 08/JUN/2011

iPodman was the last to comment - about 1 year ago... show previous hide previous

“So about half the work done.”

amedeus8 played Super Mario Sunshine on 05/JUN/11

“Up to 33 Shines and 114 Blue Coins, so basically 44 Shine Sprites. 1/3 of the way there! I am earning this.”

created 05/JUN/2011

amedeus8 was the last to comment - about 1 year ago... show previous hide previous

“It's a great game. The Blue Coins were kind of unfair and the secret stages were sort of infuriating. But it was mostly fun and beautiful, and had a wonderful atmosphere.”

amedeus8 played Super Mario Sunshine on 02/JUN/11

“At a rate of 5 1/2 Shines per day (I'm switching between 5 and 6 each day), I'm up to 20 physical Shine Sprites and 75 Blue Coins. Progress is being made. I'm waiting until I have all the Shines...”

created 02/JUN/2011

PokemonZRPG played Super Mario Sunshine on 30/MAY/11

“Thanks to ThePaperMarioGuy via his KoopaNinjaBros Let's Play for getting me in a Sunshine mood, I just started a new file but only got like three shine sprites because I was goofing around plus it...”

created 29/MAY/2011

amedeus8 played Super Mario Sunshine on 29/MAY/11

“Here we go! I've set forth on the next major stop in Mario's 3D journey. I never noticed *exactly* how polished this game was compared to Mario 64 before, but now it's painfully obvious. This is...”

created 29/MAY/2011

PokemonZRPG played Super Mario Sunshine on 28/MAY/11

“Played originally in order to get some gameplay for my YouTube channel, but it never ended up being posted.”

created 29/MAY/2011

mariisa played Super Mario Sunshine on 31/JAN/11

“Augh! Trying to beat the final sprite-mission in Pianta Village!!!”

created 31/JAN/2011

secondsabre played Super Mario Sunshine on 02/AUG/10

“Beat it. Finally got all the main Shine Sprites, and took down Bowser in the easiest boss battle ever. But there we go, it's over and done with. Another one off the list, and my entry fee for...”

created 03/AUG/2010

Fausk played Super Mario Sunshine on 04/JUL/10

“Got a little further, skipping around some, still too many irritating level designs though, but I am progressing and getting closer to being able to beat the game, so that's good.”

created 04/JUL/2010

Fausk played Super Mario Sunshine on 03/JUL/10

“Between constant retries, extremely difficult levels, constant having to climb up giant cliffs and tumble back down to the water to go all the way back up. I'm really starting to hate a lot of these...”

created 03/JUL/2010