Dr. Mario 64

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

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  • Summary: It's a new outbreak of Dr. Mario madness! Dr. Mario's back, packing a prescription for fun--and now the frenzied action of the original gets even more frantic with all-new multiplayer modes! Up to four players can go head-to-head, or they can pair up to pile on capsules in Team Battle. OtherIt's a new outbreak of Dr. Mario madness! Dr. Mario's back, packing a prescription for fun--and now the frenzied action of the original gets even more frantic with all-new multiplayer modes! Up to four players can go head-to-head, or they can pair up to pile on capsules in Team Battle. Other options let 'em race against time in Score Attack, target flashing viruses in Flash Mode, or test endurance in Marathon play. There's even a new story mode that pits Mario against pilferers trying to profit from his Megavitamins. It's a puzzling epidemic, and Dr. Mario's got the cure!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    This new version, in fact, is much the same as the ones of yesteryear. But since that means it still features great gameplay and some of the best multiplayer in existence, you won't hear us complaining.
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  2. GamePro
    90
    Fortunately, the simple yet dead-on controls react perfectly and never make the game unintentionally frustrating.
  3. Nintendojo
    85
    The learning curve of this title is still a dream and the game is just as good as it always was. The new modes are icing on the vitamin.
  4. GameShark
    70
    While the game still holds up, there's nothing really added to it, other than a bunch of "Paper Mario" inspired cinemas and a few new characters.
  5. GameSpot
    70
    While not as exciting or enduring as Nintendo's last puzzle game, "The New Tetris," Dr. Mario is a legitimate and satisfying puzzle game that is executed rather nicely in this four-player-focused package.
  6. Happy Puppy
    60
    The few new game modes and extra features hardly justify the price tag. Nor does the fact there are already numerous similar games available for free on the Web.
  7. Gaming Age
    42
    Dr. Mario is too little too late and definitely isn’t what the doctor ordered.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    A really good game, there are lots of cool things about it and it is a lot of fun to play.
  2. PeterD.
    Jun 25, 2001
    8
    It is a good game.
  4. B.S.
    Oct 23, 2002
    7
    Chick game you'll play it once and a while but it's not addictive.... yawn.
  5. GamecubeLover
    Jul 25, 2016
    7
    The other versions are a bit better since this one doesn't really use the 64 bit graphics. The game feels clunky and that is my only mainThe other versions are a bit better since this one doesn't really use the 64 bit graphics. The game feels clunky and that is my only main problems everything else is fine by me.… Expand
  6. BM30
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    good game! really fun puzzle game to play. If anyone wanted more from Dr Mario on the GB or NES, I'd recommend this. 7/10.
  7. DylanTJ2001
    Oct 4, 2022
    6
    This is coming from someone who is completely new to the series, Dr. Mario 64 being the first game I've played of it.

    It's hard, seriously    This is coming from someone who is completely new to the series, Dr. Mario 64 being the first game I've played of it.

    It's hard, seriously hard. This in itself is not a problem, I found the game quite addicting and love a challenge. However, adding the fact that the enemy AI can combo and cause random pill colours to land on your side is frustrating in the final 3 stages in particular. The AI are fast as it is, and I feel like the combo system maybe should have been implemented at higher difficulty levels instead.    … Expand
  8. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 12, 2023
    5
    A fairly typical block-matching puzzle game that's a little too tricky for the age range it seems to be pitched at.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best N64 Game of 2001
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#7 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2001