The Official Super Mario Sunshine Thread

[NeoZeedeater]

Although I'm only a couple hours into Sunshine, I can't help but be slightly disappointed. Maybe it's because I expected it to be insta-GOTY, like Super Mario 64 was for me. Don't get me wrong, I still love the game and recommend it.

[Rumpy]

The wonders of Sunshine. Jak and Daxter was a platformer, but the stuff Sunshine wants you to do is like the uber platformer. Getting all 8 red coins at the carnival was a pain in the ass, but the rollercoaster fight was a lot of fun. I also love the way they made the explosions for the bullet bill's (in "the cannons secret"). Looks like some cell shaded inspiration for Zelda came from Sunshine.

Anyone fet to the squid boss? Was it me, or was that really violent? Sure no blood, but you're ****SPOILER*** ripping off his tentacles! ***End Spoiler***

My biggest complaint right now is the camera, it's freaked out on me a few times.

[lithium]

Ah yup, that'd be it (Luigi's Mansion connection that is).

I also think when you hit Y, you should still be able to control the camera with the c stick.

These are minor nitpicks, but sometimes little changes can go a long way. I think more thought could have been put into the control scheme.

[Green]

Is it me or does the voice of the pump sound like Martin (from the Simpsons)? Another thing, those wooden boats remind me of the one seen in the Zelda preview.
I want to get back and roll some watermelons!

[PaperWork]

Originally posted by Gongos
the yellow stick controlled the poltergeist 2000's aiming(luigi's mansion, which you probably played before.), i did the same thing.

As did I, not knowing the reason I was zoomed all the way out. OH, the bloody C-stick.

[Hero]

if you pay close attention, I think the textures are supposed to look blotchy. Almost like watercolor paints. Why do I say that? Because if you pay attention at the non-organic materials (like stone walkways and metal and the like), there's much bump-mapping to be seen. It's and odd visual mix really...so much 3D flair, traditional art style toches (like how all the characters seem to be shaded in watercolor washes), and some semi-cel shaded stuff. It's real interesting, and for me it's a grand combination.

Oh wait, I haven't filled my required one-bitch per post yet, huh? Oh well.

[PaperWork]

Originally posted by Hero
for me it's a grand combination.

Likewise.

Kev, is that your Pikmin letter in the new EGM?

[Hero]

non. I've never written to EGM in my life.

[PaperWork]

Just checking. It was a good hearted letter from a Kevin, with Hero as an E-mail. Must have been the parrellel you.

[Hero]

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat......?

Now I'm very interested. Who's shadowing as me? Or who sent something I said to EGM? What was the e-mail addy, if I may ask?