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Super Mario Sunshine

by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · published by Nintendo

Released July 19, 2002 on GameCube.

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About Super Mario Sunshine

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.

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 by platform

GameCubeJPJuly 19, 2002 · Out now
GameCubeNAAugust 26, 2002 · Out now
GameCubeEUOctober 4, 2002 · Out now
GameCubeAUOctober 11, 2002 · Out now
GameCubeBRNovember 2002

Reviews & players

Player score82530 ratings on IGDB

Super Mario Sunshine FAQ

When did Super Mario Sunshine come out?

Super Mario Sunshine was released on July 19, 2002 for GameCube.

Is Super Mario Sunshine on PlayStation 5?

No. Super Mario Sunshine has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on GameCube.

Is Super Mario Sunshine on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Super Mario Sunshine has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on GameCube.

Is Super Mario Sunshine on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Super Mario Sunshine has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on GameCube.

Is Super Mario Sunshine on PC?

No. Super Mario Sunshine has not been announced for PC. It is available on GameCube.

Who is making Super Mario Sunshine?

Super Mario Sunshine is developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development and published by Nintendo and Gradiente.

Is Super Mario Sunshine multiplayer?

No. Super Mario Sunshine is single player only.

Super Mario series

92 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Super Mario Bros.1985
  2. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels1986
  3. Super Mario Bros. Special1986
  4. Family Computer Golf: Japan Course1987
  5. Super Mario Bros. 31988
  6. Super Mario Land1989
  7. Dr. Mario1990
  8. Super Mario World1990
  9. Mario the Juggler1991
  10. Yoshi1991
  11. Super Mario World: Mario to Yoshi no Bouken Land1991
  12. Mario Teaches Typing1992
  13. Mario Paint1992
  14. Super Mario Kart1992
  15. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins1992
  16. Mario Is Missing!1993
  17. Super Mario Bros.1993
  18. Super Mario Bros. 31993
  19. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels1993
  20. Super Mario Bros. 21993
  21. Mario & Wario1993
  22. Mario's Early Years! Fun with Letters1993
  23. Wario Land: Super Mario Land 31994
  24. Wario's Woods1994
  25. Mario's Tennis1995
  26. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island1995
  27. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars1996
  28. BS Super Mario USA: Power Challenge1996
  29. Super Mario 641996
  30. Oil Panic1997
  31. Octopus1997
  32. Fire1997
  33. Manhole1997
  34. Helmet1997
  35. Donkey Kong1997
  36. Parachute1997
  37. Ball1997
  38. Chef1997
  39. Mario no Photopi1998
  40. Mario Party1998
  41. Greenhouse1999
  42. Turtle Bridge1999
  43. Mario Golf1999
  44. Mario Artist: Paint Studio1999
  45. Mario Tennis2000
  46. Paper Mario2000
  47. Super Mario Bros. 22001
  48. Luigi's Mansion2001
  49. Super Mario Sunshine2002
  50. Boxing2002
  51. Rain Shower2002
  52. Donkey Kong Jr.2002
  53. Fire Attack2002
  54. Mario's Cement Factory2002
  55. Donkey Kong 32002
  56. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga2003
  57. Mario Pinball Land2004
  58. Super Mario 64 DS2004
  59. Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix2005
  60. Mario Superstar Baseball2005
  61. Super Princess Peach2005
  62. Super Mario Strikers2005
  63. New Super Mario Bros.2006
  64. Mario Hoops 3-on-32006
  65. Itadaki Street DS2007
  66. Super Mario Galaxy2007
  67. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games2007
  68. Super Yoshi no Tamago2007
  69. Super Mario Galaxy Star Bit2008
  70. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story2009
  71. New Super Mario Bros. Wii2009
  72. Super Mario Galaxy 22010
  73. Mario Sports Mix2010
  74. Super Mario 3D Land2011
  75. New Super Mario Bros. 22012
  76. New Super Mario Bros. U2012
  77. New Super Luigi U2013
  78. Super Mario 3D World2013
  79. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker2014
  80. Super Mario Maker2015
  81. Super Mario Run2016
  82. Super Mario Odyssey2017
  83. Super Mario Bros. 352020
  84. Bowser's Fury2021
  85. Super Mario Bros. Wonder2023
  86. Princess Peach: Showtime!2024
  87. Super Mario Galaxy 22025
  88. Super Mario Galaxy2025
  89. Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park2026
  90. Mario 128TBA
  91. Super Mario's Wacky WorldsTBA
  92. Super Mario SpikersTBA

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