Super Mario Sunshine , released for the Gamecube in 2002, is set on Isle Delfino where Mario, Princess Peach, Toadsworth, and Toad arrive for relaxation. However, they soon discover that the island has been polluted, causing its energy source, the Shine Sprites, to disappear.
The pollution is attributed to a similar-looking character to Mario, who is blamed for the mess. As a result, Mario is tasked with cleaning up the island. To aid him in this mission, he is given an invention called FLUDD (a backpack with several water nozzles). Gameplay features a mix of action and puzzle solving, with multiple stages and episodes per stage, as well as hidden secrets and surprises.