>2nd mainline 3d game
>7th mainline console game
>is more objective based than collectible based despite having sandbox level design
>can trade in ten of a certain coin for the game’s main collectible
>aiming system a constantly accessible part of your moveset
>boss where you ride on a track while hurling projectiles at it
>first mainline game using a major 3d redesign for the main character
>regular outfit is slightly altered for this game
>mechanics are much more heavily based on the environment and terrain than previous titles
>ground pound and dive but no long jump
>voice acting
>gimmick is limited by getting resources from the environment
>can swap between powers at any time
>gimmick happens due to the little partner character on your back
>cover has the main character with an angry expression unlike their usual expression
>secret areas with most having backgrounds based on previous titles in the series
>kid character who seemingly goes against a good majority of preestablished lore in the series
>new rival character who turns out to be related to the original main villain
Welcome back, super mario sunshine

>2nd mainline 3d game
>7th mainline console game
>first mainline game using a major 3d redesign for the main character
>regular outfit is slightly altered for this game
>mechanics are much more heavily based on the environment and terrain than previous titles
>ground pound and dive but no long jump
>voice acting
>gimmick is limited by getting resources from the environment
>can swap between powers at any time
>gimmick happens due to the little partner character on your back
>cover has the main character with an angry expression unlike their usual expression
>specific collectibles to collect to buy more of the game’s main macguffins
>secret areas with most having backgrounds based on previous titles in the series
>kid character who seemingly goes against a good majority of preestablished lore in the series
>new rival character who turns out to be related to the original main villain
Welcome back, super mario sunshine

>based on journey to the west
Is this to appeal to china?