Super Mario returns in the follow up to his amazing worldwide success in Super Mario 64. Super Mario Sunshine sees Mario power up with all new abilities in an adventure that is so huge that it is only possible on Nintendo GameCube.
 After defeating Bowser and rescuing Princess Peach in his last adventure, Mario sets off to a tropical island called Isle Delfino for a well-deserved vacation. Finally he can kick back, relax and forget about Bowser’s dastardly deeds.
Before he even sets foot on the beach, Mario is called into action.
Isle Delfino is being defaced by a mysterious imposter that is
leaving a trail of paint and graffiti everywhere. In a case of
mistaken identity, the local inhabitants blame Mario for the crime
and sentence him to clean up the entire island before he can relax.
If that isn’t enough, Mario’s look-alike has scared
away the island’s Shine Sprites, which are the source of
light on this tropical retreat. Mario must clean up the mess,
find the imposter and bring sunshine back to Isle Delfino.
Mario needs all the help he can get, so it is
a good thing that Gadd Science Industries have supplied him with
a special water pack called FLUDD (Flash Liquidiser Ultra Dousing
Device). With the FLUDD strapped to his back, Mario can clean
up the mess, shoot enemies from a distance, hover in the air and
blast off like a rocket.
 
- Super Mario Sunshine impresses immediately with an eye-catching
vibrancy which is truly rare in any game.
- The tropical island setting comes to life with cool clear
waters, pristine beaches, bright green palm trees, lively
natives, bright rays of sunlight, heat distortion and local
wildlife such as birds and fish.
- Mario hits the GameCube in outstanding fashion, with brightly
coloured attire, lively animations and cartoon like effects,
such as dust clouds, motion blur and even… sweat. These
help to add a subtle cartoon-style to the game.
- Water effects play a major role in the game and look amazing,
with realistic ripples, waves, splashes, distortions and reflections.
- The effects of paint spilling on the ground, splashing around,
reflecting light, washing away in water and clinging to Mario’s
clothes and face are most impressive.
- The draw distance in Super Mario Sunshine is absolutely
incredible. When standing up high players can see the entire
island. The distant view is further enhanced with an impressive
“heat haze” effect.
 
- Fun, enjoyable and challenging gameplay
is where Super Mario Sunshine truly excels.
- Mario has been ordered to clean up the
mess of paint and graffiti all over Isle Delfino using his
new water-pack. This task won’t be easy though, as the
paint has a life of its own, spurting out enemies, changing
the landscape and clinging to Mario, making him slip and slide
out of control.
- Cleaning up the mess is not his only mission however. Mario can also run, swim, bounce, back-flip, triple-jump, wall-kick, squirt, hover, dive and slide his way around different areas of the island to find the many missing Shine Sprites.
- Super Mario Sunshine takes all of the innovative,
groundbreaking and highly enjoyable control elements of Super
Mario 64 and makes them even better.
- Mario’s new Water Pack (FLUDD) adds
a whole new dimension to his usual style of adventure. Mario
can use the pack to squirt enemies from a distance, clean
away the pools of sludge and paint, hover in the air, jet
through the water and blast off like a rocket.
- The new and improved camera system follows
Mario’s every movement perfectly.
- Yoshi is back to help his pal Mario - who
happily jumps aboard!
- Mario’s latest adventure sees him
battling all new enemies, old favourites and massive bosses
that are out to stop him at all costs.
- Simple, intuitive and realistic controls
will entertain and challenge all different skill levels and
ages.
- Mario’s island adventure features classic Mario theme
music, mixed with a tropical vacation flavour.
- The music in Super Mario Sunshine blends into the background
perfectly and does not overpower the experience.
- The sound effects are great, with crisp sounding water,
energetic whoops of joy from Mario, relaxing background ambience
and great voice acting. Super Mario Sunshine supports Dolby
Surround Pro Logic II.
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