Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Oct 25, 2004
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66 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: Dr. Mario's simple yet addictive gameplay helped it to become an instant classic on the NES. Now this puzzle game lives on as part of the Classic NES Series on the Game Boy Advance. Dr. Mario challenges you to cure a virus outbreak by matching colorful pills with their viral counterparts. The viruses and capsules disappear when four of the same color are lined up. With a wireless adapter or game link cable, you can play head-to-head with a friend.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Armchair Empire
    86
    It's a solid title and it'll pay for itself if you can addict your significant other to Dr. Mario's gameplay.
  2. GameSpot
    74
    And like any good puzzle game, Dr. Mario's addictive style of gameplay has stood the test of time; the inclusion of wireless networking capability adds even more value.
  3. Nintendo Power
    72
    Simple, but infinitely fun. [Dec 2004, p.148]
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  4. 1UP
    45
    Like Mario Bros., the Famicom Mini version of Dr. Mario suffers from a single terrible flaw: it was completely obsolete long before it was ever released.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. JohnC.
    10
    The most satisfying meditation on the planet.
  2. MatthewC.
    10
    I was addicted to this game as a kid. I still find it more enjoyable than tetris.
  3. nintendoid13
    8
    I can agree with all of the user reviews. This game is a good puzzle game and is well-paced but is not exactly the most exciting game on the market. I also don't find it worth the price, because of Wario Ware… Expand
  4. GregW.
    2
    Not worth buying. You can get it free in " Wario Ware".

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