Customer Reviews

Dr. Mario

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Incredibly simple -- and simply addictive. It's practically impossible to put this game down once you start playing it. There are vague similarities to Tetris, but Dr. Mario is even simpler in concept. So you can jump in immediately -- but this doesn't mean the game isn't challenging. You'll quickly discover just how difficult a simple game can get! Fortunately, the three game play speeds and 21 levels of play allow you to set the difficulty level at whatever is most challenging for you.

A serious beef with the GBA version: the screen is poorly lit, and as a result the red and yellow viruses and capsules can be hard to distinguish from each other. I'm hoping that, since GBA games can also be played on the DS, the better lighting of the DS might solve this problem.

And a minor quibble: why not save the high scores?! (They are erased every time you turn off the system.) This was also true in the 8-bit NES version, but there's just no excuse for not having the saving capability now. It'd be nice not to have to write down my high scores!

I arguably see a lot of classic video games come back again. Yet, with all of those, many games have had a very little opportunity of a cult following. In 1989, puzzle games really did bacome a staple of the video game industry with the smashing status of the addictive Tetris. That game has been so amazing, very few knockoffs have also stayed the course. Dr. Mario was also one of those games that has been a constant for Nintendo owners. From the debut for the original NES system, to all the way on the N64 wave awhile back, Dr. Mario has been a surprising standout, and now Game Boy owners can feel the viruses again.

Dr. Mario: The NES version for thr Game Boy Advance, still remains as addictive as it was a staple for NES owners years ago. The game has 20 wild and wolly levels of pure puzzle action that just keeps getting more complex by the minute. In the game, you try to fill the medicing bottle by stacking four parts of pills either across or vertically to attack the viruses. The game is very easy to tackle, and brings out a good sense of challenge. However, there are a few surprising disadvantages to the game. One of them is that for some, it is a lack of challenge, especially if you've mastered the whole game years ago for the NES, or any of the other revised versions. Another disadvatage is that the game doesn't bring out anything new, considering it is the exact same version without any different things to make it unique again for Game Boy players.

Nevertheless, Dr. Mario is a pure wild delight for anybody who is addicted to puzzles. I loved this game before for the original Nintendo system, and I still love it now. Hopefully, many in this generation can keeps those viruses away and bring the pills going. This is a must have for the Game Boy Advance.

Graphics: C+

Sound: C

Control: A-

Price: B+

Fun & Enjoyment: B

Overall: B

Yup, it's about dadgummed time we see Dr. Mario for the Gameboy Advance. Except for the version on the original Gameboy, there's been no other handheld version of the game til' now. Admittedly, it's been on every other Nintendo console system that's been out. Course, I can never get enough of the game- it seems. It's really addictive. I understand how Nintendo is releasing the Classic NES series on the system, though. For the sheer pleasure of people enjoying the original games. Yet, part of me somehow wishes they had of updated the game for the Gameboy Advance kinda' like they did for the Nintendo 64, graphically as well as multiplayer-wise. If you own a GBA; you've seen updates of classics like Tetris and whatnot...why not Dr. Mario. I'm inclined to agree with arlando909 in that, unless you don't own any of the other systems and their versions, why bother spending your money on this version. The only reason why I got it is for the fact that I've had trouble rounding up the original Gameboy version and I wanted a handheld version of it to play on the go. Wish I had of looked here at Amazon first. Could have saved some money in the process.
Other than that, Dr. Mario is worth it. The classic will never get old. It's addictive gameplay will keep you coming back for more and more.

I loved playing this game when I was a kid, so when i found a version I could play on my DS Lite, I scooped it up! It is similar to Tetris as the pieces drop from the top of the screen and you have to place them in appropriete places to clear your screen. If your like puzzle games, you'll like this!

I loved the original Dr. Mario, so when I got a GameBoy version I was excited. It's very Tetris-like, except for making complete rows, you are matching up 4 like colors of pill halves to the same color virus until they have all been matched and eliminated. Unfortunately, the "pills" are so tiny that it is difficult to enjoy this process. My vision is fine, yet I find myself squinting at the screen trying to make out the different colors in order to decide where to drop them. This was a good idea, but it doesn't work on such a small scale. However, if trying to make out minute details doesn't bother you, then you will probably enjoy this classic - especially if you love Tetris and are burned out on it.

Dr. Mario, another NES classic game and another game in the classic NES series that suffers from "Too much of the same game availible".

Dr. Mario is easy to get the hang of. Mario throws pills into a jar and you have to match the color up with the proper virus. So a red pill needs to land on a red virus. As the never ending game progresses the jar has more and more viruses inside. It doesn't sound like much fun but its one of the most addicting games once you get into it (the only addicting game that draws competition to Tetris, mind you).

Graphic wise it looks really colorful and neat. Again, as with the other classic NES games the ratio had to be made to fit on the gameboy screen. Some things actually look smaller than they should but it shouldn't pose a problem. You can still see everything just fine.

The problem with Dr. Mario is its a game that through its transition to other systems, it never changed in the way of its gameplay. I could buy the original Gameboy version and it would still be like owning the classic NES version. I could even go out and find a copy of "Tetris and Dr. Mario" on the SNES and that would still be the same thing I'm getting here.

Unless you don't have the Gameboy, NES, SNES or even the N64 version, you've got no reason ot pick this up at all. Through the years, Dr. Mario has only received graphical upgrades but nothing that deteriates from the gameplay.

I like Dr. Mario, its one of my favorite games, but what would be the point of getting the GBA version when I've already got the original Gameboy version and the SNES version? Save your money on this one, it isn't worth the 20 dollars.

I wanted this game for the DS and this was the only way I could get it and I love it I almost have it beat

Ever since I purchased this game dr. mario it seem like I can't put it down. This game is so fun to play with. It's just like playing tetris. Except you are matching the color pills with th color virus. Thous who buy this game will enjoy playing it.

If you like puzzle games similar to Tetris, then Dr. Mario is right up your alley.

Dr. Mario contains 20 levels of virus-bustin' difficulty.

The game is a simple 4-in-a-row type of puzzler. Back then, it was pretty unique and was thought of being obviously inspired by Tetris.

It's a really addicting puzzle game, but things are even more fun on the Game Boy because of its portability.

However, the Game Boy Advance port of the NES title is more expensive than the original versions (Counting Game Boy)

Since there's already a Game Boy version, which is about 6 bucks less than this port, you should go get that instead.

The graphics were awful. You are better off getting a DSi and downloading Dr. Mario Express for only $5. The game is still my favorite of all time, but not meant for a DS Lite.