Super Mario Sunshine is the most derided of the games included in Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Here's why reception was mixed for the 2002 title.
Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 arrive on Switch and Switch 2 with improved resolution, stable 60fps performance, and new features. A new video highlights how the latest release stacks up against Wii and Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "With the Switch getting on in years and the prospect of a new Nintendo console growing closer, now seems like an excellent time to take a look back at one of its mascot’s two big evolutionary lines, particularly since we now find ourselves in the longest wait ever between 3D Mario games. Today marks the seven year anniversary for the release of Super Mario Odyssey, and with no full new entry in sight, it comfortably beats the roughly six year wait between Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine, which should also be good news to anybody who broke a mirror that day.
3D Mario has delighted fans since 1996, maintaining an astonishing level of quality and bringing innovations not just to the 3D platformer genre, but gaming as a whole. Needless to say, it’s a hard task to rank a series where every entry is beloved, but I shall nevertheless undertake this risky venture with my head held high. Wish me luck."
One of the worst marios.. i hated the fact it was only about finding the moons and very repetitive with the same bosses. There is no exploration in this one.
Galaxy 2 is still unmatched
I played, completed, and enjoyed Mario Odyssey, but I tend to agree that I don't think it's the best 3D Mario. There was sense of sameness that prevailed after the first couple of worlds... not in the levels, environments, or aesthetics, but in the routine of each world. It just felt like each new environment was just the beginning of another checklist of moons to acquire, and the sheer number of them took away the sense of accomplishment I got from the stars in Mario 64 and the like. I can't exactly put my finger on why that is. Galaxy gets my nod as the best one.
I enjoyed it too but i won’t even place it in my top10 mario games.. as you said you are just looking for stars and that irritating music everytime you find one.
Also the bosses are pretty much the same from begging to end. I would have have like some koopalings instead of these dumb useless rabbits
I played a little of this game and freakin' LOVED it! But I forced myself to stop because I hadn't played Galaxy 2, which I've been playing every day for the past week. Cripes, Galaxy 2 is way better than I expected it to be! Even though I dislike the Wiimote and nunchuck controls, and it annoyed me a lot with Galaxy 1, part 2 just feels better and slightly less gimmicky when it comes to the controls.
Sunshine at number 7 no way. I get it's not perfect but it deserves better to date there has not been another 3d Mario that's managed to capture that same movement it's the most acrobatic feeling Mario to date.
It's by and large better than 3d land/world and I'd argue that galaxy 2 didn't offer any trie innovation it was essentially a DLC pack to 1
Personally it's
1) Mario 64
2) Mario Sunshine
3) Mario galaxy
4) Mario Odyssey
5) galaxy 2
6) Bowser fury
7) 3d land/ world.
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My top 3 are Mario 3, Mario World and Mario 64. Mario Odyssey is also excellent, and I enjoyed Sunshine but didn't care for the Galaxy series.
"Despite the criticisms, Super Mario Sunshine is still widely regarded as one of the best entries in the franchise and one of the most popular titles on the GameCube. Vibrant and visually rich while expanding what was possible for Mario and Yoshi in 3D platforming, Sunshine helped set the foundation for future Nintendo titles like Super Mario Galaxy. Plus, it marked the debut of Bowser, Jr. in the main series, who would go on to become a recurring antagonist alongside his father."
Well said and my thoughts exactly! Yes, Super Mario Galaxy is amazing in brilliant level design and Mario 64 was absolutely groundbreaking in game play....but Super Mario Sunshine began the much needed polish in the years between the two. The way Mario moves in Sunshine is so awesome (similar to Super Mario Odyssey)..... and F.L.U.D.D. is SO FUN to control! The difficulty is unforgiving in parts (which I love!!! haha). Sunshine is beautiful and DESERVES a sequel. I really wish 3D All-Stars brings more fans to Sunshine and we can eventually get a Super Mario Sunshine 2. Long live the GameCube!