Super Mario Sunshine

The second 3D Super Mario game sees the platforming hero head to the tropical setting of Isle Delfino.  Super Mario Sunshine's standout gameplay mechanic revolves around F.L.U.D.D., a robotic backpack that sprays water and is used to clear a hazardous substance known as goop.

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Platformer
Released
August 26, 2002
ESRB
E For Everyone due to Comic Mischief
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Franchise
Super Mario

The second 3D Super Mario game sees the platforming hero head to the tropical setting of Isle Delfino. 

Super Mario Sunshine's standout gameplay mechanic revolves around F.L.U.D.D., a robotic backpack that sprays water and is used to clear a hazardous substance known as goop.

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