RETROCANON

Super Mario Sunshine

2002 · GameCube

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Also available in: Super Mario 3D All-Stars

What it is

The 2002 GameCube game set on a sunny island resort, where Mario cleans up mysterious graffiti using a water-jet backpack called FLUDD.

Releases & editions

PlatformYearEditionDetails
GameCube2002Standard
Switch2020Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Where it sits for newcomers

For fans

A beloved but acquired-taste GameCube adventure — best appreciated once you're hooked on the series, not as a first game.

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