Super Mario Sunshine · GameCube
Super Mario Sunshine Decompilation
doldecomp/sms is a work-in-progress decompilation of Super Mario Sunshine. It supports five versions: Japanese Rev 0 and Rev 1, PAL, North American GMSE01 and the PAL build from Super Mario 3D All-Stars on Switch. The repository contains no game assets or assembly. It is In Progress and builds GameCube executables, not a PC port.
How to build it
- Dump your own Super Mario Sunshine disc. An existing copy of the game is required.
- Install Python and ninja. On Windows the README recommends native tools; WSL and MSYS2 are not required.
- Copy your disc image to the orig folder for its version, such as orig/GMSE01, and build with ninja, passing --version when it is not the Japanese default.
Game version you need
- USA · GMSE01
- PAL · GMSP01
- Japan · GMSJ01 · Rev 0 / Rev 1
Hardware & system
No minimum stated in the README. Runs on: GameCube build (Dolphin / hardware).
Versions, platforms & known issues
| Project | Type | Release | Status | Runs on | Game version | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| doldecomp/smsMatching decompilation. | Decompilation | No tagged release | In Progress | GameCube build (Dolphin / hardware) | USA · GMSE01 +2 | Oct 18, 2026 |
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About the game
Super Mario Sunshine is a Mario action-adventure 3D platformer. It follows Super Mario 64, and is the second 3D Mario platformer. Gameplay features a combination of action and puzzle solving, with numerous stages and multiple episodes to each stage, and plenty of hidden secrets and surprises. This game introduced many recurring characters and bosses in the Mario series, including Toadsworth, Bowser Jr., Petey Piranha, Gooper Blooper, Piantas, Nokis, Shadow Mario, and F.L.U.D.D. Super Mario Sunshine pays homage to Mario's Italian heritage and upbringing, with many of the locations in the game having Italian names and sometimes referencing Italian culture.
- Original platform
- GameCube
- First released
- Jul 19, 2002
- Release · Europe
- Oct 4, 2002
- Release · Japan
- Jul 19, 2002
- Release · North America
- Aug 26, 2002
- Developer
- Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
- Series
- Mario Bros.
- Genre
- Platform, Adventure
- Themes
- Action, Sandbox
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person, Bird view / Isometric
- Rating
- ESRB E · PEGI 3
- Critic score
- 90 / 100
Story (via IGDB, in English)
Close your eyes and imagine…soothing sunshine accompanied by the sound of waves gently breaking on the shore. High above, seagulls turn lazy circles in a clear blue sky. This is Isle Delfino. Far from the hustle and bustle of the Mushroom Kingdom, this island resort glitters like a gem in the waters of a southern sea. Mario, Peach, and an entourage of Toads have come to Isle Delfino to relax and unwind. At least, that’s their plan…but when they arrive, they find things have gone horribly wrong... According to the island inhabitants, the person responsible for the mess has a round nose, a thick mustache, and a cap… What? But…that sounds like Mario!! The islanders are saying that Mario's mess has polluted the island and caused their energy source, the Shine Sprites, to vanish. Now the falsely accused Mario has promised to clean up the island, but...how? Never fear! FLUDD, the latest invention from Gadd Science, Inc., can help Mario tidy up the island, take on baddies, and lend a nozzle in all kinds of sticky situations. Can Mario clean the island, capture the villain, and clear his good name? It’s time for another Mario adventure to get started!
Artwork
Screenshots
Trailer
More videos: Super Mario Sunshine E3 trailer 2002
Game details, cover art and screenshots from IGDB via LizardByte GameDB, retrieved Oct 18, 2026. Images are © their respective owners.
About this project
The Japanese Rev 0 release, GMSJ01, is the default build target; the others are chosen with the --version option. Including the 3D All-Stars build means the Switch release's data can be compared with the original. Under WSL, the objdiff tool cannot receive filesystem notifications for automatic rebuilds, which is why native Windows tooling is recommended. As of Oct 18, 2026, no Super Mario Sunshine PC port meets Recompedia's inclusion rules.
FAQ
Which Super Mario Sunshine versions does the decompilation support?
GMSJ01 Rev 0 and Rev 1 (Japan), GMSP01 (PAL), GMSE01 (North America) and GMSP01_NX, the PAL build from Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
Is there a Super Mario Sunshine PC port?
None is listed on Recompedia as of Oct 18, 2026. doldecomp/sms rebuilds the GameCube executables.
Does Recompedia provide the game, ROM or BIOS?
No. Recompedia does not host or link to ROMs, ISOs, BIOS files or game assets. doldecomp/sms ships no game code or data either; it needs a disc image made from a copy of the game you own.
Recompedia does not host or link to ROMs, BIOS files or game assets. Every project listed requires a copy of the original game owned by the player. Status checked against the project's own repository on Oct 18, 2026.