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FranchiseMario Bros.MarioSeriesSuper Mario

Super Mario Sunshine

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First release
Jul 19, 2002
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Sandbox, Action
Platforms
Nintendo GameCube

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.

Also known as SMS, Mario Sunshine

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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!Read more

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!

Release dates
Nintendo GameCube
Jul 19, 2002
Nintendo GameCube
Aug 26, 2002
Nintendo GameCube
Oct 04, 2002
All 6 release dates
Nintendo GameCube
Oct 11, 2002
Nintendo GameCube
Nov 2002
Nintendo GameCube
Sep 25, 2003
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
11h
Main + Extras
25h
Completionist
30h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
ghosts, dinosaurs, 3d, parkour, death
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At a Glance

Critic Score
90
Main Story (IGDB)
11h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
25h
Completionist (IGDB)
30h
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Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
  • 日本語interface, subtitles
IGDB · recorded 6 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 6 Oct 2026