Dr. Mario 64

 Nintendo 64
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Gaming Age
    42
    Dr. Mario is too little too late and definitely isn’t what the doctor ordered.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. 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.
  2. 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.    … Full Review »
  3. 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.
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