despite it's positive reviews, some reviewers didn't like the game. gamespot didn't like the various additions, including the water backpack and yoshi, calling them "mere gimmicks." they also didn't like the virtual camera system, and noted that the game seemed somewhat unpolished and rushed. they also didn't like the voices, stating that "super mario sunshine's fmv also houses some of the lousiest voice-over work to be found on the gamecube. none of the voices fit particularly well. princess peach sounds too ditzy, mario is limited to grunts and other nonverbal communications, and the game's bad guys are completely miscast and downright disappointing." matt wales accused the game of having a "distinct lack of polish."