Super Mario Sunshine (Game Cube, 2002)

I have played and loved Mario as far back as I can remember, all the way back to the NES and now on the Gamecube(GC) and have never been disappointed. This game is no different. The player has to help Mario clean his name (and the island) when an evil copy-cat starts terrorizing the poor people of Isle Delfino. Much like it's N64 version, the player has full freedom for what they do with Mario. The only downside to this is that Mario has limited actions. You mainly have to rely on Mario's new friend FLOOD. This machine is what Mario uses to clean up the messes around him. It can squirt water, help you hover, jump very high, or run very fast. Also, Mario still has a good arsenal of jumps to keep you exploring new areas. This game is great for any dedicated Mario fan or for entertaining young kids which makes it a great family game. I hope Nintendo keep doing a good job even on the next system.