Review, by Omni: "Super Mario Sunshine doesn't break a whole lot of new ground over Mario 64." [Score: 9.0 out of 10]

Review, by Jeff Gerstmann: "On its own merits, Super Mario Sunshine is a solid game with a really distinctive look and some great moments, but it also has its fair share of shortcomings." [Score: 8.0 out of 10]

Review, by Hector Guzman: "After the initially amusing introduction, you're thrust into the stumpy body of everybody's favorite fluffy-moustache quivering plumber." [Score: 94 out of 100]

Review, by Joe Mackie: "Sunshine improves upon Mario 64 in much the same way that Mario World improved upon Mario 3." [Score: 9.8 out of 10]

Review, by Peer Schneider: "It's long, it controls like a dream, and the physics and water effects are second to none." [Score: 9.4 out of 10]

Review, by Shane Johnson: "While it may not fully meet the anticipated hype, it does meet my expectations and I feel completely sublime." [Score: 9.3 out of 10]

Review, by Michael Palisano: "The many technical improvements seems to have allowed more focus on the play itself, with more emphasis on plot and gameplay twists." [Grade: A]