
Puzzle, Strategy
by Nintendo
Score
Ratings
Published
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207
1990
IGDB critic rating
Information
Consoles:
Arcade, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
How Long to Beat
Developer
NintendoPublisher:
NintendoGame Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Release Date:
Jul 27, 1990
Age Rating
Your Rating & Status
1h
Rushed
4h
Main story
10h
Completionist
Synopsis:
Dr. Mario is a falling block tile-matching video game, in which Mario assumes the role of a doctor, dropping two-colored medical capsules into a medicine bottle representing the playing field. This area is populated by viruses of three colors: red, yellow, and blue. In a manner and style considered similar to Tetris, the player manipulates each capsule as it falls, moving it left or right and rotating it such that it is positioned alongside the viruses and any existing capsules. When four or more capsule halves or viruses of matching color are aligned in vertical or horizontal configurations, they are removed from play. The main objective is to complete levels, which is accomplished by eliminating all viruses from the playing field. A game over occurs if capsules fill up the playing field in a way that obstructs the bottle's narrow neck.
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