Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube)
Release Date: July 19, 2002
Though it’s notoriously divisive, I still stand by Super Mario Sunshine as one of the greatest Mario games. The F.L.U.D.D. device reimagined Mario’s platforming skills without deviating too far away from what worked in previous games. The tropical Isle Delfino served as a delightful setting. Plus, there was that whole “focus on cleaning up the environment” thing, which we could all use more of these days. — Ari
