Super Mario Sunshine is Peak Worldbuilding

Super Mario Sunshine is wacky, ambitious, and polarizing, but its greatest legacy will always be its world. It might not have the scope of other Mario titles, but Sunshine's commitment to its tropical setting provides one of the most immersive experiences in the series! 🎮🎨

00:00 Intro
00:44 Evolution & Experiment
02:53 Immersive Platforming
06:02 Tradeoffs & Limitations
09:34 Running Out of Steam
11:44 The Power of Culture

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~~~ Games Shown (in order of appearance) ~~~

Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Kingdom Hearts III (2019)
A Hat in Time (2017)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014)
Spiderman 2 (2023)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Super Mario 3D World (2013)
Super Mario RPG (1996)
Super Mario 64 (1996)
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003)
Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)
Luigi’s Mansion (2001)
New Super Mario Bros. (2006)
Mario Superstar Baseball (2005)
Super Mario World (1990)
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (1995)

~~~ Music ~~~

Delfino Plaza - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Delfino Airstrip - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Title Screen - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Bianco Hills - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Ricco Harbor - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Gelato Beach - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Pinna Park - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Secret Course - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Secret Course Yoshi (unused track) - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Hotel Delfino - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Pianta Village - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Opening Demo - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Staff Credits - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo
Ending - Super Mario Sunshine OST, property of Nintendo