Super Mario Sunshine

Super Mario Sunshine (JP) (abbreviated as SMS and also called Mario Sunshine) is a Mario action-adventure 3D platformer released in mid-2002 for the Nintendo GameCube. It s the second 3D Mario platformer, following Super Mario 64. This game introduced many recurring characters and bosses in the Mario series, including Toadsworth, Bowser Jr., Petey Piranha, Gooper Blooper, Piantas, Nokis, Shadow Mario, and F.L.U.D.D. Super Mario Sunshine is the second game in the Mario series to feature extensive voice acting, the first being Hotel Mario, making it the first, and thus far, the only 3D Mario game with said extensive voice acting. It also pays homage to Mario's Italian heritage and upbringing, with many of the locations in the game (including the island itself) having Italian names and sometimes referencing Italian culture.