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Super Mario Sunshine, one of the most divisive entries in the Mario franchise, has been added to Nintendo Switch Online this week, expanding the GameCube library available on Switch 2. The classic 3D platformer, originally released for Nintendo GameCube, joins the growing collection of titles accessible through the subscription service.
For players who don’t own the limited 3D All-Stars release, this addition helps complete the collection of 3D Super Mario games available on the Switch 2 platform. Super Mario Sunshine is distinguished by its water-based gameplay mechanics via the FLUDD (Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device) backpack and its vibrant Isle Delfino setting, marking a departure from traditional Mario platforming. The game’s experimental mechanics and level design have generated passionate reactions—praised by fans who appreciate its boldness, while criticized by those who prefer conventional platforming experiences.
The expansion of Switch Online’s GameCube library continues Nintendo’s strategy of making classic games more accessible to both longtime fans and new players discovering these titles for the first time.