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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Action/3D Platform
RELEASE DATE
27/AUG/02
ESRB RATING
EVERYONE, Comic Mischief
DEVELOPER
PUBLISHER
TRAITS (member-attributed "LIKES")
THE SETTING #USES
PLAYING AS #USES
PLAYING AGAINST #USES
HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES
GENERAL TONE #USES
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
Past 14 days
“There are a few games that I haven't played for quite a while, and I've never completed any of them. Anybody have suggestions of where to start?”
created 07/SEP/2009
“THE RAVENOUS HATE I FEEL FOR THIS GAME CANNOT BE EXPRESSED EVEN IN ALL CAPS. IF THIS GAME WAS A PERSON I WOULD GOUGE OUT THEIR EYES AND EVISCERATE THEM AND FEED THEM THEIR OWN SPLEEN. ARG NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO EXPRESS MY HATE *GUTTURAL SCREAM*”
“THE RAVENOUS HATE I FEEL FOR THIS GAME CANNOT BE EXPRESSED EVEN IN ALL CAPS. IF THIS GAME WAS A PERSON I WOULD GOUGE OUT THEIR EYES AND EVISCERATE THEM AND FEED THEM THEIR OWN SPLEEN. ARG NOT ENOUGH SPACE TO EXPRESS MY HATE *GUTTURAL SCREAM*”
created 06/AUG/2009
“Under-appreciated and excellently-designed 3D platformer. While the story and theme may be questionable, the gameplay here is second to none. Massive levels and a huge difficulty means veteran Mario players will have their work cut out for them.”
“Under-appreciated and excellently-designed 3D platformer. While the story and theme may be questionable, the gameplay here is second to none. Massive levels and a huge difficulty means veteran Mario players will have their work cut out for them.”
created 17/JUL/2009
“Got all 120 stars.”
created 15/JUL/2009
“81 Shines and I have no idea which blue coins I haven't gotten... I don't think I'm ever really going to make any further progress on this without a serious boost of effort.”
created 04/JUL/2009
“Probably the weakest game of the series IMO. It felt like they took away Mario's ability to jump so he had to wear FLUDD to make heights and distances. The lack of level variety hurt as well. I tired of the beaches quickly. It was alright I guess.”
“Probably the weakest game of the series IMO. It felt like they took away Mario's ability to jump so he had to wear FLUDD to make heights and distances. The lack of level variety hurt as well. I tired of the beaches quickly. It was alright I guess.”
created 02/JUL/2009
“The tropical theme, got old fast, the levels just weren't as varied as the N64, something was missing.”
“The tropical theme, got old fast, the levels just weren't as varied as the N64, something was missing.”
created 17/JUN/2009
“Bright and beautiful with downright fun water mechanics and brilliant 3D platforming. The main game feels a little short and half-hearted, but there's plenty to do and collect outside the story.”
“Bright and beautiful with downright fun water mechanics and brilliant 3D platforming. The main game feels a little short and half-hearted, but there's plenty to do and collect outside the story.”
created 13/JUN/2009
“Nintendo decides to add a water-backpack thing to the original Mario platformer. It's a cute gimmick, and dammit, Nintendo, it works.”
“Nintendo decides to add a water-backpack thing to the original Mario platformer. It's a cute gimmick, and dammit, Nintendo, it works.”
created 08/JUN/2009
“While SMS may lack the classic feel of Super Mario 64, it is still a fantastic game, filled with bright environments, fun level design, and beautiful-looking water.”
“While SMS may lack the classic feel of Super Mario 64, it is still a fantastic game, filled with bright environments, fun level design, and beautiful-looking water.”
created 26/APR/2009
“fun game. Not as fun as galaxy or mario 64. Very hard as well but can get through if persistent. This is a bit of a black sheep of mario.”
“fun game. Not as fun as galaxy or mario 64. Very hard as well but can get through if persistent. This is a bit of a black sheep of mario.”
created 16/APR/2009
“While still a fun enough game, the FLUDD was annoying, the setting was uninteresting, and there was nothing particularly great about the game. Really a miss-step for the series.”
“While still a fun enough game, the FLUDD was annoying, the setting was uninteresting, and there was nothing particularly great about the game. Really a miss-step for the series.”
created 03/APR/2009
“best how many mario games are there game”
“best how many mario games are there game”
created 08/MAR/2009
“Beautiful game. It still impress me to this day. It got trashed badly which is a shame since it's still a great Mario game”
“Beautiful game. It still impress me to this day. It got trashed badly which is a shame since it's still a great Mario game”
created 31/JAN/2009
“One of the most frustrating Mario Games ever. I love the puzzle solving though, and it kept me thinking and exploring the whole way through.”
“One of the most frustrating Mario Games ever. I love the puzzle solving though, and it kept me thinking and exploring the whole way through.”
created 19/JAN/2009
54%
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