

Delfino is a vibrant, colourful island playground, while F.L.U.D.D, the water cannon-cum-jetpack Mario wears throughout the game, provides some memorable platforming moments.īut it lacks the extra layer of quality that all the best Nintendo, and particularly Mario, games have, its gameplay isn’t as tight as series veterans demand, and while its slightly off-kilter personality makes the game worth checking out for Mario historians, Sunshine is without question the weakest title in this package.įor our money, 2007’s Super Mario Galaxy is not only the highlight of the 3D All-Stars collection, but quite possibly the crown jewel of the entire Mario back catalogue. Sunshine remains a curio in the Mario series, and it really should have worked. But inevitably, it’s not long before the overworked plumber is on hero duty once again. In the GameCube’s Super Mario Sunshine, Mario and the gang have decided to take a well-earned break from foiling Bowser’s evil schemes by jetting off to the tropical island resort of Delfino.

No matter how many times you’ve played this game (for us it’s at least three), star-hunting and Goomba-stomping in courses like ‘Cool, Cool Mountain’, ‘Big Boo’s Haunt’ and the deliriously inventive ‘Tiny-Huge Island’ on the Nintendo Switch is as irresistible as it’s been on any of the various formats Nintendo has released its genre-defining classic on in the past.įollowing Mario 64 was always going to be a daunting task, and rather than take the safe option, Nintendo decided to get a bit weird with its first 3D sequel.

Although it was obviously anything but, Nintendo made the transition from 2D to 3D platforming look effortless. Listen to timeless Super Mario tunes.Controlling Mario has always been fun, but in 1996’s 64, Shigeru Miyamoto and his team devised for him an acrobatic moveset that made the most of the N64 controller’s analogue stick and was pure joy to master.You can also pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend to play the Super Mario Galaxy game in Co-Star Mode*! Run, jump, and dive with ease! Make Mario move using the Nintendo Switch system’s Joy-Con controllers.Jump into paintings in Super Mario 64, clean up paint-like goop in Super Mario Sunshine, and fly from planet to planet in Super Mario Galaxy.Play three of Mario’s greatest 3D platforming adventures-all in one package on the Nintendo Switch system!.With three games, modern upgrades, and music-player mode, this collection is filled with fun for both new players and 3D platforming Mario masters. Gently shake a Joy-Con™ controller to activate Mario’s Spin ability or pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend for some extra help in Co-Star Mode*.Įven when you aren’t playing, you can enjoy the sounds that these worlds (and galaxies!) are so famous for. Soak up the sun in the Super Mario Sunshine™ game, originally released in 2002, and spray the goop away with your water-spouting pal, FLUDD! You’ll need to collect Shine Sprites and clear the picturesque Isle Delfino of pollution-just look out for Bowser Jr.ĭefy gravity as you explore space in the Super Mario Galaxy™ game, originally released in 2007! Help Rosalina restore her ship by collecting Power Stars and save Princess Peach. Wall jump, backflip, and even fly as you explore paintings and collect Power Stars to save Princess Peach! Experience Mario’s first foray into 3D platforming in the Super Mario 64™ game, originally released in 1996.

Listen to a total of 175 iconic tunes from all three games! Whether you want to get up and dance or take a minute to relax-this collection has music to fit your mood!ĭiscover (or rediscover) three of Mario’s most iconic 3D platform adventures, all in one package, available on the Nintendo Switch™ system. You can also pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend to play the Super Mario Galaxy game in Co-Star Mode! Mario’s movements are as smooth as ever with HD resolution for each game, while still retaining the look and feel of the originals. Make Mario move using the Nintendo Switch system’s Joy-Con™ controllers.
