Super Mario Sunshine
Nintendo GameCube

Super Mario Sunshine

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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!

Playtime Estimates

Main Story14.9h
Main + Extra20.2h
Completionist29.3h
All Styles18.9h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 8/15/2026

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LanguageSupport
EnglishAudio
EnglishSubtitles
JapaneseSubtitles
EnglishInterface
JapaneseInterface

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Game Info

Release Date7/19/2002
DeveloperNintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
PublisherNintendo
PlatformsNintendo GameCube
GenresPlatform, Adventure
IGDB Rating82/100 (525)

Game Modes

Single player

Themes

Action
Sandbox

Perspectives

Third person
Bird view / Isometric

Release Dates

Nintendo GameCubeNov 1, 2002
Nintendo GameCubeOct 11, 2002
Nintendo GameCubeOct 4, 2002
Nintendo GameCubeAug 26, 2002
Nintendo GameCubeJul 19, 2002
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