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It s a 3-D platform action game set in an all-new tropical environment, and it boasts an improved and ramped-up game play system based on the critically acclaimed game play of Super Mario 64.After escaping from the clutches of King Boo in Luigi's Mansion, Mario decided to take a well-deserved vacation on a tropical island. When he arrived on the island, though, he was in for a big surprise. Mario found himself at the beginning of another great adventure filled with friends, foes and, of course, plenty of classic hop-and-bop action. Features: Discover the first Mario title for NINTENDO GAMECUBE, developed by a team under the supervision of Mario's celebrated creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Explore the game's colorful 3-D world, filled with expansive environments. Restore the power of Shine to keep the island clean. Wash away island mess to restore the community to its pristine condition using Mario's new water pump device. Perform a number of different jumps, bounce off walls, run, slide, climb, and fly to the highest reaches - more mobility than ever before. Bask in cheery graphics, real-time lighting effects and stunning reflections that bathe the island in sunshine. Visit Yoshi, Toad and a host of other friends as Mario encounters a collection of enemies bent on foiling his efforts to restore the island.