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Super Mario Sunshine – Reviews

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Detailed Reviews

Review Title Posted Author Rating
Take one step, then two steps back 07/11/06 Mariner
This game truly needs more attention and respect - one of the best Mario games ever. 11/07/13 ABXInferno
Alright, but hardly a revelation 05/06/03 AGBear
It's-a 'nother Mario game! Wahoo! 09/26/06 andymancan1
How can you make a better Mario game than Mario 64? Why, give him a hose, of course! 07/15/08 Archmonk Iga
Not Enough "Light" To Brighten My Day... 02/18/03 Ashley Winchester
Seems to lose some of the magic from Super Mario 64, but still a great game. 08/22/05 bowser194
Water has never been a stronger weapon 06/20/07 Chaos Control
I'm walkin' on sunshine.... 06/08/04 discoinferno84
Very nice, but maybe it should've been named Super Mario Rushed-shine. 10/20/02 Duo MaxweII
A Darkened Sun 01/04/10 EJRICH
The evolution of a revolution 10/17/02 EOrizzonte
Even Mario's vacation gets ruined 01/18/05 GavLuvsGA
Mario returns in another great adventure. 03/09/07 general531
Death of a Plumber - Review that's 100% swear free ;) 11/29/05 Genjuro Kibagami
Not as good at the N64's baby, but still a great game! 01/17/03 GheddonLN
Water water everywhere...no joke, it IS everywhere! 12/10/07 InfernoCrossing
I guess I need a witty pun about the sun... 06/24/03 Internet Nomad
Come on, people! 03/30/05 Jhiru
The World's A Special Place! 08/30/04 JoeCoolc3 III
Mario? Tearing LIMBS off of creatures! Will I never... 09/12/02 JPeeples
The sun truly shines in Super Mario Sunshine. 08/12/02 Kabigon
Mario rides tall in the saddle once again, but can his new game pony up? 07/02/03 kristina kim
S-H-I-N-E G-E-T IT!!!!!!! 02/18/03 KSwoosh
A New game for a new Generation...HAH Yeah. 05/28/04 leeuyang
It's not Super Mario 64 by any means, but it is nevertheless a good game. 08/31/07 Link165
The Six Year Wait: Excruciating. Seeing Mario’s water cannon: Titillating. Finally playing it: Amazing 09/14/02 matt91486
Filled with too many surprises for it to be a disappointment on any level 12/22/02 MaxH
Why All of the Bashing? 03/29/04 Mech Master
Welcome Mario, to the sunny beaches of Isle Delfino. 11/10/05 Megaman1981
Definitely an intriguing spin on the Mario series, but we have a welcome entry indeed. 12/30/02 MManos
Super Mario Sunshine: Maybe the best Mario game ever created 07/25/12 NettoSaito
One Gamer's Opinion 11/04/03 Ninten81
Another Nintendo Great! 09/16/02 Pukey
Takes Mario 64 and notches the difficulty up ten levels! 03/25/03 Quinn and Goblin
A vacation gone bad... both Mario's and yours. 08/02/12 RageBot
Mario's time in the sunshine - And yes, he shone 03/30/18 Red_Metal
Its a nice game, but it has its share of flaws. 08/28/02 red13n
The game that defines fun 07/29/02 Reloaded
Updating the Presentation but Remembering the Roots, Nintendo Succeeds Grandly in Making Mario Fans Proud. 11/15/02 Richo Rosai
Super Mario Sunshine..a game that should be enjoyed by all ages! 08/25/02 RPGMonkey is Back
Mario's Time to Shine 11/14/06 ShadowGuardian9
The game takes some chances, but it's more remembered for being a catalyst for something bigger. Maybe that perception should change. 03/04/13 SneakTheSnake
The game all the good guys want 10/26/02 Snow Dragon
The Plumber for Summer 09/04/12 SuperPhillip
In a world of mixed reviews for this game, which side is right? Determine that yourself after reading this review. 12/01/08 SuperSmashBro13
Mario Has a New Title to Add to His Resume - Janitor 06/26/09 Suprak the Stud
An Iconic Character Returns............ 12/20/03 The Hellbound Heart
"I shipwrecked myself on this island, and I can't swim." How can you drive a boat but not be able to swim? 08/29/02 The President
Vastly inferior to Mario 64 and Galaxy, and even standing on its own merits, its a very mediocre game. 12/10/07 The Vic Viper
Mario is back, and he's looking better than ever 09/13/03 TheEternalVenomX
This is what Mario games are all about 08/29/02 TheMissingLink1186
Nintendo actually manged to bring me more gloom that sunshine with this one. 05/11/15 TheRetroPlayer
Super Mario's second attempt at a vacation goes all worng! Poor plumber! 09/09/02 Tidus9rules
Shine on, you rough diamond 03/14/06 Tom Clark
Shadow on the sun 03/22/07 Unleashed Vortex
Ironically, FLUDD sounds like "flood". Coincidence or on purpose? 05/20/05 WaterMario222
It just might be the best platformer currently on the Gamecube 07/15/03 X Slayer007 X
Mario's vacation on Delfino Island...not what he expected. 11/21/02 ZidaneTribal13

Full Reviews

Review Title Posted Author Rating
A … Nintendo finally delivers what it’s always been known for: stunning graphics and addictive gameplay. 12/16/02 !.ACA.!
They made us wait so long... But it was worth it in the end! 10/18/02 Alexander S
A good game, but not a great one. 10/02/02 Avenger
A disappointing experience of such a loveable Nintendo great. 10/23/02 DOA
Well worth the six year wait. 04/13/03 dot com
Decent game, but lack of variety prevents it from standing out 12/22/02 eggy182
Mario for the Gamecube, Lives up to the Hype 08/28/02 Flaming Fyre
My Review - Honest, Unbiased, and yes, I own the game (Import) 08/15/02 FleaOfTerror
This game won't redefine Platform games, but it sure will make them fun! 08/27/02 Icelight
The Fall of Mario 10/23/02 jessetobiason
Vacation Time! 03/15/10 KeyBlade999
You cannot comprehend how great this game is without playing it. 08/27/02 KI Simpson
Ooh, shiny! 01/11/17 Malorkus
Is Sunshine the king of the hill? 12/07/02 rgw
A game to brighten up your day! 08/28/02 shiek99
Easily the best Gamecube game I've played, but is it the best Mario game I ever played? 08/27/02 Sockman
There's trouble in paradise... 03/22/12 superstarluigi
A fun though slightly disappointing game. 10/17/02 wareagle2k
Seemingly overrated and underrated at the same time. 01/22/08 Wolfbutter

Quick Reviews

Review Title Posted Author Rating
Definitely not the best Mario game, but it doesn't bring shame to the series either. 01/06/08 BBallman7
I was wrong about this game. 07/26/11 DarkMark42
A fun game, but with a few minor flaws 04/14/15 DesuMaiden
Is it good? Yes! Is it great? YES! Is it perfect? No. 08/27/02 dirtycup II
Mario is back, and the wait was well worth it! 08/27/02 EminemRapMan
Oooooooh Shiny!!! 08/26/02 ItsJiv
Best Mario ever or is it? (Warning: Based on IMPORT) 08/15/02 Lord of Destruction
Super Mario Sunshine? More like Super Mario FUNshine! 05/19/10 MarioMan127
The must-have game of the millenium, complete with a duck on your back! 06/14/03 marmaIade man
A game that loses it's magic within 20 minutes. 08/28/02 mucals
This game is a "must buy" 06/19/08 Naked Snake
My best holiday ever. 09/17/07 NdsGuru
If you enjoyed Super Mario 64 and you are begging for more, it's hard to go wrong with Super Mario Sunshine... 10/26/09 Oggy00
Could have been better 06/16/08 PentiumMMX
The most graphically stunning Mario game ever! 08/27/02 PerfectGamer
Not quite the sequel we wanted, but is still interesting and fun 10/19/09 Quilavatrainer
Nothing too new here, but that's not a bad thing at all... 08/27/02 SKWEE
A Great Game to add to the Mario Series! 02/04/08 Stevewins123
SHINE...miss 08/26/02 T03 NEMESIS
Undeniably Lazy 04/21/09 tayzer95
Nintendo drops the ball 10/10/07 wolverinefan

Critic Reviews

GameSpot: Super Mario Sunshine Review: 8 / 10
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