Reviews and Previews

IGN - Review - 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] <small>(August 22, 2002)</small>
http://cube.ign.com/articles/368/368539p1.html

The Laser - Review - 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] <small>(2002)</small>
http://www.the-laser.com/mariosunshine.htm

Armchair Empire - Review - Review, by Omni: "Super Mario Sunshine doesn't break a whole lot of new ground over Mario 64." [Score: 9.0 out of 10] <small>(September 11, 2002)</small>
http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/GameCube/super-mario-sunshine.htm

GameSpot - Review - 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] <small>(August 26, 2002)</small>
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/supermariosunshine/review.html

GameSpy.com - Review - 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] <small>(August 26, 2002)</small>
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/august02/smsgcn/

NetJak - Review - 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] <small>(August 22, 2002)</small>
http://www.netjak.com/review.php/95