The game is the first 3D "Super Mario" game with the ability to ride Yoshi. This feature reappears in "Super Mario Galaxy 2" in which the Twisty Trials Galaxy in World S is another recurring theme from "Super Mario Sunshine", based on one of the missions "The Secret of Ricco Tower". Another mission in this game had Piantas make an appearance on Starshine Beach Galaxy. The "Super Smash Bros." series has numerous references to original elements of "Super Mario Sunshine"; most notably, F.L.U.D.D. has been featured as a part of Mario's moveset ever since "Super Smash Bros. Brawl".