The Case For Super Mario Sunshine 2
Following the success of Super Mario 3D All-Stars and reintroducing the current gaming generation to older Super Mario classics such as Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy, there's huge potential for a sequel to Super Mario Sunshine. Despite its success and critical acclaim, the full Super Mario Sunshinecollection has been discontinued by Nintendo and removed from its eShop with only the physical copies now remaining. The collection was only intended to celebrate the franchise's 35th anniversary and wasn't a model Nintendo carried forward, explaining its limited availability.
But while fans might be calling for Super Mario 3D All-Stars to return at some point, the work that went into the remastered collection doesn't need to go to waste. Nintendo proved that even some of its older ideas still hold up today. Combining the gameplay improvements Nintendo made in Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury with Super Mario Sunshine's core concept could form the foundations of a sequel to the classic GameCube title. The opportunity to return to Isle Delfino with F.L.U.D.D.'s comeback has never been better, and it's the perfect chance to capitalize on both Super Mario's recent success and Sunshine's lasting nostalgia.
Why Super Mario Sunshine Still Shines on Its 20th Anniversary
In contrast to previous Super Mario games, Sunshine was a fresh take on the traditional game design that had characterized the franchise for so long, leaning into its tropical aesthetic to deliver a distinctive style. Likely the first game to popularize Super Mario games with unique gimmicks like the future Galaxy's use of gravity, the introduction of a water backpack opened up different gameplay mechanics and means of traversing
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