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Description¶

This page offers an overview on Delfino Plaza which acts as the hub for Super Mario Sunshine, allowing access to the other areas.

Polluted Piranha¶

Once Mario is released from prison, you’ll find yourself in the plaza itself. Familiarize yourself with the controls and then head forward to speak to Princess Peach to learn about the commotion just in front of you. Head on over to the right to discover a large gathering of mud, you know what to do, bust out FLUDD.

You’ll have to watch out for any Swoopin’ Stus it may spawn while you go about your work, these critters will wander about aimlessly leaving goop until they spot Mario, at which point they’ll turn white and head for him, inflicting damage upon contact. You can defeat these by either jumping on them (which will leave a puddle of goop behind) or by a quick splash of water from FLUDD. Regardless of how you deal with them, the main task is to remove the mud and defeat the Polluted Piranha that resides within. You’ve already dealt with one on the Airstrip and the same tactics apply here, wait for it to open it’s mouth and use FLUDD to strike it with water.

Upon defeat, the statue will return with Shadow Mario atop it, before anything can be done, he’ll leap off and run away, snatching Princess Peach in the process. Take off after them, heading back the way you came, using the ZR button as you get close to attack Shadow Mario. Once you reach the wall, use a Side Sommersault by making a U-turn while running before jumping, granting you extra height. After dealing enough damage, he’ll drop Peach and return to the Square, give chase once more and you’ll spot him spray graffiti on the wall and leap through it, unlocking the path to the first Area, Bianco Hills.

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(1 of 2) Take care of any Swoopin’ Stus that may get too close to Mario

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Take care of any Swoopin’ Stus that may get too close to Mario (left), then focus your FLUDD on the Piranha’s mouth once it’s open. (right)

Unlocking other Areas¶

As mentioned above, Delfino Plaza serves as your hub for Super Mario Sunshine and the other Areas are all unlocked within this space.

Other Events at Delfino Plaza¶

Besides unlocking the main levels above, there are a few other events that will take place as you collect Shines.

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(1 of 2) Eventually, you’ll find Shadow Mario carrying items in Delfino Plaza

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Eventually, you’ll find Shadow Mario carrying items in Delfino Plaza (left), Spray him like usual to get him to drop the items, unlocking them for use (right)