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08/25/02 Nintendo
07/19/02 Nintendo
10/04/02 Nintendo

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Favorite: 79
Tracked: 4
Wishlist: 6
Now Playing: 9
 
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Super Mario Sunshine (GC) > Opinions (65)

nugget posted 29/11/2014, 04:07
Too frustrating to be fun.
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Pillow posted 06/11/2013, 11:42
loved the game, new mechanics and gameplay was a breath of fresh air from 64. Not as good overall though. But I hope it will eventually come to Wii U VC so that I can play off-screen :)
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DieAppleDie posted 16/09/2012, 01:59
i agree with you Significant_leap ;)
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Significant_leap posted 24/06/2012, 04:04
My fav just after the almighty Super Mario 64, undeserved hate, way underrated imo
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Hibern81 posted 23/06/2012, 07:40
I just couldn't get into this one like the rest of the Mario games. Believe me I tried.
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curl-6 posted 15/03/2012, 04:59
For me, it's overrated. Really sloppy compared to 64 and galaxy 1 & 2.
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AstroMaSSi posted 20/01/2012, 07:43
Amazing game, I like it. Underrated.
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Billmaster17 posted 10/12/2011, 03:43
THE HAPPIEST FUNNEST GAME. My favorite Mario Game fo sure
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Moren posted 11/06/2011, 09:37
Underrated amazing game
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Galvanizer posted 11/04/2011, 04:34
My fave 3D Mario game. Yes, I like this even more than Super Mario Galaxy.
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newwil7l posted 12/02/2011, 07:03
This is my favorite main mario game after super mario world
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pacman91 posted 12/12/2010, 07:41
Saying this the worst Super Mario game doesn't say much.
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ishiki posted 02/11/2010, 11:48
I liked it more than galaxy. Less than Mario 64, Super Mario 1,3,World, great game though.
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hallowedbeeddie posted 24/10/2010, 04:22
I love this game. And I first played it after Mario galaxy.
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Spring posted 26/04/2010, 04:06
I was actually surprised by all of the critical backlash the sunshine got back in the day. Despite everything, this is a Mario game, and an awesome one at that
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Samara360 posted 23/12/2009, 03:17
I have so many good memories with this game!
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peachyO posted 16/11/2009, 09:53
a great game that deserves the excellent ratings and sales it earned. grade A!
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Seraphic_Sixaxis posted 14/09/2009, 01:32
This is my fave Super Mario game EVER! i liked it more then 64 and Galaxy.

Even though 64 is the classics, Sunshine has the tropical feel to it like da islands brah!
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primogen18 posted 11/09/2009, 02:27
While SM64 and its sequel (SMG) are my favourites, I still have some love for this. I'm going back and playing through it more now that I have beat Galaxy. Not as much nostalgia, but still fun!
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RCTjunkie posted 11/08/2009, 07:18
Loved this game. Felt more laid back then 64, but still had difficulty.
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RunescapeFan posted 03/08/2009, 09:23
Super Mario Bros. 2 >Sunshine

I Didn't Like This Game That Much It Was Too Boring

*runs*
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DxLink posted 29/07/2009, 08:47
People don't know how to apreciate this game.

Is the second BEST MARIO, for me obviously, Galaxy is GREAT, but sunshine is very very SPECIAL.
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DarthRat posted 18/07/2009, 10:34
I never got the hate that some people give this game! It's the worst of the 3D Marios but it's still a great game!
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DaSimkin posted 14/05/2009, 06:49
I was one of the anti-sunshine people. But I gave it a second chance. Once I got to 10 shines i really saw it's brilliance (I don't think it even took that long actually).

I haven't finished it yet, but I can already say it's at least a 8.5/10 (28 shines so far).

I don't think i can say it is better or worse than 64 or galaxy. But of the same calibre for sure.

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IxisNaugus posted 28/04/2009, 01:55
The game is a lot better than people give it credit for. FLUDD wasn't THAT bad, though it was a bit annoying at times. I think a few people prefer this game to Galaxy because they're in the Mushroom Kingdom and feel more at home, whereas in Galaxy they're in space and feel a little... alone. But those of you who feel cold playing Galaxy, give it a chance, soon you shall realize its greatness.

The best parts of Sunshine were those "Secret of..." Shines where you went through some ridiculous mini stage without FLUDD

And Shizzlee... when i catch you, there will be hell to pay XD

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shizzlee posted 18/04/2009, 08:51
Sunshine>Galaxy

(runs)
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bobbo19 posted 30/12/2008, 04:18
500th game owner on this site!
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BroFe posted 29/12/2008, 03:14
Great game, I prefer this game to Galaxy.
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FPSrules posted 22/12/2008, 04:33
good game. it was a bit hard and took me a while to beat it, but i still enjoyed it
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SmokedHostage posted 14/12/2008, 10:30
I don't care what anyone says This game had alot of Charm. 9.5/10
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kopstudent89 posted 07/12/2008, 09:39
i replayed the game recently, and enjoyed it aloot. No matter what u say this game was amazing, and the water effects still look awesome=)
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MrBirdTurd posted 01/12/2008, 05:07
M\Most underrated mario game yet.
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haxxiy posted 24/10/2008, 10:00
my first 6th gen game...
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HanzoTheRazor posted 19/08/2008, 03:10
Great game, but not the pinnacle of the Mario games. 9/10
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johnlucas posted 27/07/2008, 12:11
Those who say this was a bad game are fooling themselves. It might not have been as revolutionary as SMB & SM64 but it was an excellent title. Nintendo simply doesn't know how to make a bad game.
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SmokedHostage posted 13/07/2008, 07:22
Great game. Though SM64 and SMG are better this game is very respectable.
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kopstudent89 posted 09/07/2008, 10:18
it is underrated, love this game. But galaxy was better i have to admit, by alot
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Jeronimo posted 18/06/2008, 11:12
This game gives the feeling you're on holiday, that's what makes it great to play, Galaxy is much larger though.
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Soanevalcke posted 08/06/2008, 09:26
Good game, but not awesome.
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wareagle372 posted 06/06/2008, 05:29
one of the worst mario games. SM 64 and SMG are infinitely better than this.
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dawve24 posted 26/05/2008, 10:07
A very underrated mario game.
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Crystalchild posted 15/05/2008, 12:54
better than galaxy....
because the atmosphere was alot better.!!!...
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NintendoMan posted 06/05/2008, 10:03
better than both SMB3 & SM64
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dxc posted 27/04/2008, 07:53
The FLUDD is great!
It was cool to hover in the air in SMG.

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Dragonacio posted 20/03/2008, 11:41
Go Mario¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
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mr-money posted 13/03/2008, 04:28
I know a lot of people didn't like this, but I really did. I remember waking up on a cold Christmas morning and playing this. I remember how fluid the running animation was. This game had a really engaging atmosphere. I loved it!
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Punisher posted 09/02/2008, 04:08
Good game overall. Not as good as Mario 64. 8/10
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kopstudent89 posted 24/01/2008, 07:00
the first game i ever finished, so pretty special to me:D
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supermariouniverse posted 22/01/2008, 12:35
This game is awesome. Sure, it isn't as good as Super Mario 64 or Galaxy, but I had a lot of fun with this game.
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ManOfTeal posted 15/01/2008, 04:24
Still have not beaten this one.
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tokilamockingbrd posted 23/12/2007, 06:11
Sucks compared to Galaxy... still a great game, I would not go as far to call it a classic and put it in the same group with-

Mario 1, 3, World, 64, and Galaxy(will be in time)

I put it with 2(jp), 2(na), Yoshi's Is., in the second tere of mario games, still great games though.
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*~Onna76~* posted 07/12/2007, 11:53
Got JP version, to me its one of the best Mario games... next to Mario Galaxy
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Aidman posted 24/11/2007, 08:25
it's not Super Mario but still Mario and only for that it deserve 9...
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fazz posted 23/11/2007, 08:04
How can you be a Sega fanboy? :S

This game is great, but sometimes I felt more... you know, claustrophobic than than in 64. And the camera failed big time.

But still great game. 9/10
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MontanaHatchet posted 20/11/2007, 07:01
Nathantay is a huge Sega fanboy. At first I thought he was joking, but then I realized the awful truth.
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Dablado posted 19/11/2007, 12:44
"This game was awsome, best GC game(2nd best Paper mario was better :D)

@nathanty

Then why did you give it a 7?"

Because he's a troll
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MeowTheMouse posted 05/11/2007, 04:51
this game is rushed
still good a 8 atleast
for a mario game it sux its 4/10 compared to other mario games
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ElRhodeo posted 29/10/2007, 01:24
Fantastic controls, and the Old School Jump'n'Run levels rank among the best things I've ever played. Minor shortcomings: The "holiday island" theme became a little too uniform, and the weak story made the start a bit slow. Other than that, it's just as good as Mario 64, IMO.
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ElRhodeo posted 29/10/2007, 01:23
Fantastic controls, and the Old School Jump'n'Run levels rank among the best things I've ever played. Minor shortcomings: The "holiday island" theme became a little too uniform, and the weak story made the start a bit slow. Other than that, it's just as good as Mario 64, IMO.
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zackblue posted 28/10/2007, 01:33
This game was awsome, best GC game(2nd best Paper mario was better :D)

@nathanty

Then why did you give it a 7?
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gamingdevil posted 03/10/2007, 02:44
I Hate Sunshine 5/10
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Senbei posted 18/09/2007, 12:27
Un très bon Mario !!!
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nathantay posted 10/09/2007, 11:20
I enjoyed Sunshine more than Mario64. 7/10
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MontanaHatchet posted 08/09/2007, 05:15
I'm with you Leo-J, this is a great game.
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leo-j posted 21/07/2007, 06:19
fanboys leave there mark, this game deserves at least a 9.
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Opinion (65)

nugget posted 29/11/2014, 04:07
Too frustrating to be fun.
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Pillow posted 06/11/2013, 11:42
loved the game, new mechanics and gameplay was a breath of fresh air from 64. Not as good overall though. But I hope it will eventually come to Wii U VC so that I can play off-screen :)
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DieAppleDie posted 16/09/2012, 01:59
i agree with you Significant_leap ;)
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Significant_leap posted 24/06/2012, 04:04
My fav just after the almighty Super Mario 64, undeserved hate, way underrated imo
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Hibern81 posted 23/06/2012, 07:40
I just couldn't get into this one like the rest of the Mario games. Believe me I tried.
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curl-6 posted 15/03/2012, 04:59
For me, it's overrated. Really sloppy compared to 64 and galaxy 1 & 2.
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