Seeking well-deserved rest and relaxation, Mario and Princess Peach travel to a beautiful remote island. It is said the local citizens are friendly and the weather forecast suggests year-round sunshine. However, when they get to the island, they quickly find out that the peaceful paradise has been polluted by a mysterious stranger. Worse still, the individual bears a striking resemblance to Mario! Determined to clear his reputation and clean up the island, Mario sets off on his greatest adventure yet.

* Discover the first Mario title for NINTENDO GAMECUBE, developed by a team under the supervision of Marios celebrated creator Shigeru Miyamoto.
* Explore the games 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 Marios 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.