Whatever your view is on 2002's Super Mario Sunshine, we reckon most would agree that the Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device - or "F.L.U.D.D." for short - was an excellent addition to the franchise that made for some truly unique gameplay mechanics.
Since then, of course, Mario has been into space, trekked across a vast desert, strolled down the streets of New Donk City, and turned himself into a spring, a frog, a Tyrannosaurus rex, and more. Yet there's still hope among Sunshine fans that perhaps F.L.U.D.D might make another appearance in a 3D Mario game. Until then, however, this mod from JustKant might be the closest we'll get for quite some time (thanks, GoNintendo).
As demonstrated in the above video, JustKant has modded Super Mario Sunshine's F.L.U.D.D device into Super Mario Odyssey, complete with the Hover Nozzle, Rocket Nozzle, and Turbo Nozzle. Interestingly, the only nozzle that's seemingly absent is the standard Squirt Nozzle, but considering the technical prowess that would be required to make this work properly, we can understand its ommission.
Otherwise, the three nozzles available here seem to work exactly as intended, even if the implementation might be a bit janky for some. To download the mod, you'll find a link to all the details via the YouTube video; keep in mind that this will only work with v1.0.0 of Super Mario Odyssey, however.
What do you make of this Sunshine / Odyssey cross-over? Do you think we'll see F.L.U.D.D return to a 3D Mario game? Let us know with a comment!
[source youtube.com, via gonintendo.com]
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So, Super Mario Fluddyssey?
@Pillowpants Super Mario Oddyfludd: Oddtimized Fluddition
Sorry, but I hated Sunshine and this device. Maybe it's just because I was out of the gaming scene when this came out, but gave it a go on 3D all stars, and just hated the mechanics and also the camera angles.
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
I have never played Super Mario Sunshine but Nintendo Ganecube was a pretty good console with mini disc games.
This is very well done even if it doesn‘t fit the level design at all. But why show the 2D sections if Mario isn‘t equipped with a 2D-Fludd? That‘s kinda pointless, isn‘t it?
You can see how the turbo nozzle is reusing the functionality of those rocket flowers. Meanwhile the hover nozzle and rocket nozzle look like moon jump cheat codes.
I really do love Sunshine, even with all its issues. The creative ideas were so charming
FLUDD is SUCK. 😕
It was really hard to aim the water gun onto target.
And that was the reason I sold my Super Mario 3D All Stars and stop thinking about Mario Sunshine.
I still prefer weapon aiming from Ratchet & Clank games than water gun from FLUDD because it was easier to aim the targets.
Great idea using the same mechanics as the rocket flow. Looks great.
Something like this would have been incredible as an endgame bonus - something that was strangely lacking. I still like to go back and mess around in the stages, but that gets boring very quickly with no real goals to focus on. This alone would have made random exploration pretty enjoyable.
and although it's completely pointless to talk about...I desperately hoped that a Super Mario 64 remake could have come in the form of DLC for Odyssey. If you really think about it, 64 is quite minuscule in terms of overall size, and it would be hard to justify paying full price to get such a meager experience in the Switch era. BUT, as DLC for Odyssey? It really would have been perfect.
@Anti-Matter There is a button that locks Mario in place so you can aim at enemies extremely easily
@Bunkerneath It was bad at the time. I have a lot of love for Sunshine, but the fact remains it is the only Mario game I have never completed. When I replayed it in 3D All Stars I was actually surprised how soon I reached a part I had zero recollection of (it was the theme park location). I soon abandoned the game again.
There's lots to love in Sunshine, but the core gameplay (platforming and FLUDD) are just nowhere near the highs you expect from a Mario game. It plays like a game that was unfinished/rushed out the door, which looking back on Gamecube at the time rings true.
Gamecube for me was Super Monkey Ball, Windwaker and Mario Kart Double Dash. Sunshine was there, but barely any memories for the game!
Still have a soft spot for sunshine, so this is very nice to see.
No running on water? Come on bruh
Alright so Ik this barely has anything to do with this article but am I the only one who thinks FLUDD would be amazing as a Splatoon weapon? Idk what class it’d be tho - probably shooter
@Bunkerneath
Maybe because you have no fingers
@nocdaes
Yeah, Sunshine is a notoriously rushed game, it's why a big portion of the game's 120 collectable shines are blue coins; 30 hidden in Delfino Plaza and each of the 7 main courses for 24 shines.
Game progression is also not transparent. Whilst collecting shines appears to be important, it's actually largely unnecessary. Real progress to reaching the final course and boss is finishing the 7th episode of the 7 main courses, with the shines collected along the way incidentally unlocking further courses.
You could collect a vast majority of shines in the same and still not have access to the final boss, because of this ambiguous requirement. It also means that shines discovered outside of the main episodes are of no benefit, they're just for 100% completion (which has no payoff at all).
Modders are God's gift to gaming.
Sunshine will always be the Mario game I just do not like. Might try the mod out on my phone though, just because it's possible now.
@GogGogGogGog It shoots a continuous, arching line of ink that is more effective long-to-mid range.
Sub Weapon: Splash Wall
Special Weapon: Inkjet
In terms of classes, Shooter or a Splatling-like weapon.
I know it’s a bit off topic, but it is a really good concept.
This mod actually looks cool. FLUDD also reminds me of that one creature you can control in the Seaside Kingdom.
"was an excellent addition to the franchise "
No.
Sunshine is the worst Mario of all Marios. And a big part of it was the FLUDD gizmo.
After many years, I gave Sunshine another chance. Bought Mario 3D allstars mostly for it. Didnt get very far before I got bored and offputted. Its the only Mario that I didnt finished.
@RupeeClock Many Gamecube games were rushed and unfinished. Nintendo was trying hard to compete with the PS2 that was dominating that era.
Wind Waker is another example of a game that feels like it was pushed out the door a bit too soon as whole sections feel skimmed over.
@Zequio “ Sunshine is the worst Mario of all Marios.”
I respectfully disagree, considering that Hotel Mario and other shovelware-y games featuring the most famous plumber in gaming exist.
@sullivans2004 you are right, I was really refering only between the “Super Mario” series (not including Kart, Paper, Party, etc)
And even then, its my humble (although correct) opinion. Im sure there are people who feels there are worst Super Mario games than Sunshine… (maybe one of the “new” ones?)
@Zequio True.
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