Super Mario Sunshine was originally released back in 2002 on the Nintendo Gamecube. It was criticized for being different from its predecessor, Super Mario 64.
Change can be a good thing, but I just don’t think anyone was expecting Sunshine.
Super Mario Sunshine gets a lot of criticism, but the people who love it really love it. That’s why after the announcement that it was getting rereleased in a collection called Super Mario 3D All-Stars, fans were very excited.
I was a Mario Galaxy kid, specifically Galaxy 2. So, I was excited when I found out that Galaxy 1 was getting rereleased as well. But I was more intrigued with Sunshine for some reason–I felt a connection with it.
My cousin and I got the collection on September 18, 2020, which was the day it came out. I remember starting off with Super Mario Galaxy, then 64, and finally Sunshine.
I spent the most time on Galaxy. The visuals are beautiful and I love how every galaxy is different in its own way.
Super Mario 64 wasn’t for me. I don’t know if it’s because it’s an old game, or maybe people are blinded by nostalgia. All I know is that I didn’t enjoy it.