24 Years Later, Nintendo's Most Divisive Mario Game Is a Miracle on Switch 2
Super Mario Sunshine was beloved at launch but grew to become one of the most divisive Mario games ever.
Super Mario Sunshine was beloved at launch but grew to become one of the most divisive Mario games ever.
The short version
- Here's why it's worth playing in 2026.
- Allow me to play the role of prosecution as you dive into Mario’s most polarizing adventure: Despite some undeniable flaws, Super Mario Sunshine is the one Mario game that best captures the ethos of the entire series.
- Even today, I am still happy to go to bat for one of Nintendo’s most inventive and focused games.
What happened
Sunshine is the most logical iteration of that design philosophy. Every Mario game feels like exploring a new place while you’re on a summer vacation, so why not set a game on an island complete with a hotel resort?
Why it matters
Sunshine is a lens that you can view the entire series through, and it will help you see classic games in a new light.
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