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Super Mario Sunshine

Super Mario Sunshine continues the series of 3D platformers starring the Italian plumber, launched for Nintendo GameCube in 2022. Isle Delfino is attacked by Shadow Mario, interrupting our hero's holiday. Once again, he must fight to save Princess Peach.

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Super Mario Sunshine

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

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