Video Game Review: Super Mario Sunshine

A classic game for the Nintendo Gamecube, Super Mario Sunshine is guaranteed fun for all ages.  Rated E for everyone, this game is a blast. 

When I first received this game as a Christmas gift a few years back, I admit I was pretty horrible at it.  While my skills haven’t improved to the point where I can complete the entire game on my own (I need my brother’s assistance), I still love the game.  I love the concept, the levels, the graphics… everything.  Going from the N64 to the Gamecube and this game, the technology and graphics were such an improvement I was just amazed and blown away.  Anything would have probably impressed me after the N64, not that I didn’t love that system.  And I still do.

But let’s get to the game itself.  For those of you that have never played before, I highly suggest that you get on Ebay (because finding the game at a local GameStop is pretty difficult now) and purchase the game for a few bucks.  The game starts with a tutorial on how to use FLUDD, your brand-spanking new water-jet-like pack.  This new device is used to spray, shoot, and propel water at a sludge that is destroying the Isle Delfino.  It is your job to save the Isle and return all of the Shine Sprites to the land.  The game goes on from there to open up various levels in other locations in the Isle as you progress through the game. 

If that doesn’t make sense, then check out the game for yourself.  It’s definitely worth a shot, and at this point in time, since the game has been out for so long, it’ll be cheap.  In case you haven’t picked up on it yet, let me reiterate: I highly recommend this game!