Super Mario Sunshine Set to Join GameCube Classics Service This August

Nintendo has announced that the hit 3D action game Super Mario Sunshine will be added to its "Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics" lineup starting August 13. Following the announcement, fans took to social media to express overwhelming delight over the return of the beloved tropical adventure.

Originally released in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube, Super Mario Sunshine follows Mario as he equips "FLUDD"—a versatile water pack—to clean up the polluted tropical paradise of Isle Delfino using a wide range of water-based moves. Thanks to its sun-drenched aesthetic and refreshing gameplay, the title has been cherished for over two decades as the ultimate summer game.

Immediately following the news, social media was flooded with enthusiastic posts from gamers declaring, "I can finally go back to Isle Delfino!" and "The game I spent the most time playing in my life is back!" Veteran players also engaged in lively discussions, sharing memories of notoriously difficult obstacle-course stages, iconic boss battles, well-known glitches, and technical differences between versions.

As heatwaves continue this summer, this classic revival is sure to immerse players once again in its refreshing, water-fueled platforming action.

The context

Super Mario Sunshine was the high-profile successor to 1996's groundbreaking 3D platformer Super Mario 64. Set entirely on the resort getaway of Isle Delfino, the game introduced unique jetpack-like water mechanics using FLUDD. Although known for its vibrant atmosphere, it is also famous among the gaming community for its challenging platforming sections and unique physics. Nintendo's ongoing legacy catalog initiatives allow players on modern platforms to revisit classic games from previous console eras like the GameCube.

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