description Dr. Mario Overview
Dr. Mario is a puzzle game released in 1990 for the NES and Game Boy. Players control Dr. Mario to eliminate viruses appearing on screens using colored capsules that fall into playfields.
The objective involves strategically aligning capsule colors to destroy viruses across progressively challenging levels.
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info Dr. Mario Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1990 |
help Dr. Mario FAQ
How do capsules remove viruses in Dr. Mario?
You rotate two-color capsules and align four matching pieces vertically or horizontally, including at least one virus. Completing the line clears the virus and any connected capsule segments of that color.
What is the difference between the NES and Game Boy versions of Dr. Mario?
Both versions launched in 1990 and use the same core virus-clearing puzzle rules. The NES version presents color-coded play more clearly, while the monochrome Game Boy release distinguishes pieces through shading and works as a portable game.
Does Dr. Mario have multiplayer?
The NES version supports two-player competitive matches in which clearing multiple lines can send extra capsule pieces to the opponent's bottle. On the original Game Boy, two players need separate systems, cartridges, and a Game Link Cable.
How is Dr. Mario different from Tetris?
Tetris asks players to complete horizontal rows with tetrominoes, while Dr. Mario requires color matches around fixed viruses. Capsules can split after a clear, creating chain reactions that have more in common with later color-matching games such as Puyo Puyo.
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