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Replay: Super Mario Sunshine

Feature

by Dan Ryckert on May 08, 2010 at 08:09 AM

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When it released in 2002, critics almost unanimously praised Super Mario Sunshine for its fantastic level design, beautiful visuals, and wealth of new moves thanks to Mario's FLUDD device. However, it's far more polarizing than the games directly preceding and following it (64 and Galaxy). Regardless of your feelings on this entry in the series, Nintendo has made it clear that they consider it part of the franchise's legacy. You'll see Sunshine-based stages in Mario Kart and Smash Bros, and characters like Toadsworth and the Piantas have stuck around to this day.

What is it that caused this particular game to be such a divisive entry in the franchise's long history? Watch this week's Replay to see myself, Andrew Reiner, Tim Turi, and Phil Kollar revisit the plumber's only Gamecube platformer.

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by Zeman51 Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 08:39 AM

I thought this game wasn't as good as the rest.
by Brandon Whiting Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 08:49 AM

Phil: I don't hate this game by any means, Phil: I still hate it. LOL!! Nice replay guys.
by Spartan186 H Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:03 AM

Great choice this week, guys! Phil, you obviously have issues. You can't say "I don't hate this game by any means," and than say "I still hate it" at the end of the episode! lol

I'm still waiting for my Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Replay! >.<
by InfectedCrypt666 Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:10 AM

Dudes, seriously, when are you guys going to do Armored Core?
by Conner Dolezal Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:11 AM

I played this game at my friend's house, and I loved it! On a different note, I think you guys should do Harvest Moon
by Magnum Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:19 AM

You guys should pull out some RollerCoaster Tycoon for the PC.
by Matthew B Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:21 AM

I love sunshine I think it much better than 64 and its close to being as good as galaxy. On a side note can you please review Rayman 2 I have such fond memories of that game.
by Platysaur Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:22 AM

I thought this game was really good it is underrated
by Troy_The_Man Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:29 AM

this was an awesome replay. you should do pandemonium for ps1 please
by Citrus Fruit Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:39 AM

It can has be MGS time?
by TOGNick Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:40 AM

Good replay as always, waiting to see a Replay of Comix Zone, or Vectorman for the Genesis...
by Leonard Hunt Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:41 AM

Makes me want to replay it.
by Tanooki Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:46 AM

I did not like Sunshine. I beat it with the bare minimum of Shines just so I could add it to the list of Mario games I beat, but I didn't like it.
by Arun Schrayter Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:47 AM

Very nice, ok now we need Armored Core or Dragon Seeds!
by Jio Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:50 AM

You guys really really need to play shadow of the colossus or Banjo Kazooie... That would be awesome
by Richard Sitek Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:53 AM

I saw Luigi's Mansion in the roulette wheel... I was so voting for that. You guys should do Luigi's Mansion at some point. As a full feature though, not the roulette.
by OoT!!! Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 10:05 AM

hay don't make fun of Minnesota!!! oh and good replay!
by CondolentSarge Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 10:16 AM

I also played this with a friend, and I thought it was awesome.
by GTKILLER-5 Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 10:19 AM

Great Replay....loved it
by YourNeighbor Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 10:25 AM

Since we are on the topic of Gamecube games that were amazing how about Animal Crossing. As long as you guys don't restart the game you'll be fine.