SummaryWhen Mario, Peach, and an entourage of Peach's loyal Toad friends set out for a tropical vacation on lovely Isle Delfino, they're in store for much more than a relaxing holiday. A mustachioed maniac has mucked up the entire island, and Mario is accused of committing the crime. Armed with a hi-tech water cannon called FLUDD (Flash Liquidizer U... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:Nintendo
Super Mario Sunshine
GameCube
Released On:
Aug 26, 2002
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
92
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
92
98% Positive
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60 Reviews
2% Mixed
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100
Super Mario Sunshine can be completed in roughly 20 hours with nowhere near the 120 Shines hidden in Isle Delfino. Completionists will want to go back and get everything, and considering how addictively fun this game is, I wouldn't blame them.
100
Combine the wonderfully fluid control system, level designs that ooze the 'one more go' appeal and the fact that it's Mario, and you've got one of the best games in a long time and certainly the GameCube's finest hour to date. [Import]
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
78% Positive
1219 Ratings
1219 Ratings
17% Mixed
267 Ratings
267 Ratings
5% Negative
86 Ratings
86 Ratings
Jun 14, 2026
10
I could go on and on about this game. Between 64 and Galaxy, this game is the best of both worlds and also my favorite 3D Mario game. F.L.U.D.D helps the gameplay feel more immersive. It’s fun, and has those sick island vibes I love about Wii Sports Resort. This game holds a special place in my heart and combines challenging with fun gameplay that I could talk about endlessly.
95
The outstanding puzzle design and tremendous challenge is what is going to make this game a huge hit, despite any of its flaws.
92
Amazing controls, a beautiful level design, and acute attention to detail, Super Mario Sunshine – as expected – is easily a title to be reckoned with.
90
Nothing short of brilliant. It has its fair share of highly frustrating niggles, but they are almost totally eclipsed by the real joy and excitement the game can conjure up inside you with such alarming frequency.
86
A great, open-ended platforming playground with some amazing visual effects adapted to a slightly updated gameplay and art direction.
60
To say that the camera in this game is atrocious is like saying being kicked in the teeth kinda hurts-it gives the person an idea about how bad it is, but it doesn't even begin to describe the agony in detail.
Aug 31, 2026
7
This game is such a mixed bag for me. I initially thought FLUDD would be an annoying gimmick, but I actually ended up enjoying it for the most part.Unfortunately the controls felt way too slippery at times, especially in the secret levels. Some of these sections are also brutally punishing and honestly feel like they were designed to make the experience as frustrating and unfun as possible.I like the sunny beach atmosphere and the soundtrack though.
Jan 30, 2026
7
Honestly not a bad game. Most if not only the ragequit types of gamers say this game is bad so this rating is coming from somebody who sees games through no matter what challenge awaits me btw. Maybe not as good as Oddyssey but if this was somebody's top favorite on the 3D Mario side of games I'd see nothing entirely wrong with that take.
Apr 9, 2026
4
Mario sunshine is a ok game but with awful flaws that make the game painful. Levels with no F.L.U.D.D is brutal. Mario is twice as more slippery then Mario 64 which is known to be slippery
Nov 30, 2023
4
I love 3D Mario games, but this one feels like bootleg Nintendo. Running around Delfino Plaza is pretty relaxing, though.
