I Still Love Super Mario Sunshine

Yes, I still love Super Mario Sunshine, but...

I don't know... I think there just might be too many blue coins. I mean, yellow coins and red coins are already there. I don't really see the need for blue coins. But then again, whatever. Nobody is forcing me to collect them.

The first time I played Sunshine (It was my first Mario game), I felt that the missions were a bit repetitive. Red coin-collecting and Shadow Mario hunt on all levels. After playing Mario 64, however, the red coins have kind of grown on me, and chasing down Shadow Mario is actually a nice break from the more complicated objectives. Usually you can catch him in less than a minute, I guess.

Oh, and did I mention, that Mario Sunshine is just gorgeous? Well, it is.

There is no doubt in my world, however, that Isle Delfino just doesn't compare with Princess Peach's Castle. Isle Delfino is fine, nothing wrong with it, and of course I don't want another game that takes place in the castle (actually, I wouldn't mind), but the island just doesn't have that same feeling.

And then the levels. The whole tropical island-feeling is there all the time. That also means, that the levels are all a tiny bit similar. Of course there are the weather differences, and some levels are green and others are sandy, but still.

Finally, and it's probably just me, but I don't really like Pianta Village all that much. Yes, I know, it's just because it's difficult, and yes, I know it's the last real level, but still, it just doesn't do it for me. Maybe it too will grow on me in time.

There is no doubt in my mind; Galaxy will be better.