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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. Da Gameboyz
    52
    This game is perfect for the promising portable (GBA), but on the N64 it comes across as a haphazard attempt at putting *one more game* on the market before the system's demise.
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  6. IGN
    50
    There have been virtually zero upgrades outside of the four-player versus modes, which lends little reason not to go back and play SNES version which featured both Dr. Mario and Tetris...This doctor's Ph.D. expired long ago.
  7. Game Revolution
    50
    Those who've never had an appointment with the doctor may take to it, but others who in the past made regular visits might feel that he hasn't kept up with the times.

Awards & Rankings

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#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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