Since 2002, I have been in a perpetual state of wanting to love this game. I always start off excited, get a few shines in, and remember how I don't like the water mechanics. The farthest I've gotten is about 30 shines deep. Hopefully one of these times I'll try again and it'll just click.

Update 12/29/22: I have tried it half a dozen times through 3D All-Stars, with and without a GameCube controller. Feels real bad to play every single time! It's been 20 years, I think I can safely say Sunshine isn't for me.