Released in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube, Super Mario Sunshine is a 3D platformer that follows Mario as he attempts to clean up the city of Isle Delfino with the help of a water-spraying device called FLUDD. Now, with the Wii's Virtual Console (Wii VC) and the Wii Backup File System (WBFS) allowing for easy access to classic games, it's an ideal time to revisit this oft-overlooked Mario gem.
Super Mario Sunshine is widely regarded as one of the most challenging entries in the franchise, requiring mastery of the water pack and precise platforming to reach the secret 120-shine ending. Core Gameplay Mechanics
To play Super Mario Sunshine in WBFS format, you'll need a few things:
Curiosity overriding caution, Mario inserted the disc. The kiosk whirred, then spat out a single line of text:
The console’s fan began to whir loudly, a high-pitched whine that set Leo’s teeth on edge. He tried to hit the Home button to exit, but the controller was unresponsive. On screen, the ink from Shadow Mario began to bleed out, covering the cobblestones, then the walls, and finally the camera lens itself.
Marlowe laughed. “Do they? Or do they want convenience? I’ll make it so your fountains sing on schedule, your rainfall obeys, your crops yield by command.”