Dr. Mario 64
Dr. Mario 64 | |
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Single-player, multiplayer |
Dr. Mario 64 is a
The game received a Japanese release as part of the Nintendo Puzzle Collection compilation, released for the GameCube in 2003.[3] The game was re-released on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in October 2021, marking its first release in PAL territories.[4]
Gameplay
Like its predecessor, Dr. Mario 64 is a
There are several single-player modes present in the game:
- Classic - This mode features a similar set-up and design to the original Dr. Mario game.
- Story - In this mode, the player may take control of either Dr. Mario or Wario to track down the stolen Megavitamins, battling computer players on the way.
- Vs. Computer - In this mode, the player may battle against the computer as any character the player has played as or fought against.
- Flash - In this mode, the player must eliminate three particular flashing viruses faster than the computer can.
- Marathon - This mode consists of a never-ending rising field of viruses which does not end until the player quits or loses.
- Score Attack - In this mode, the player is given three minutes to clear all of the viruses as well as get a high score.
A multiplayer mode also allows up to four players to compete at once in Classic, Flash, or Score Attack gameplay.
Plot
The flu season has come about, and it is Dr. Mario's duty to use his Megavitamins to heal the people of the land. However, Wario, wanting to sell the pills to get rich, attempts to steal the Megavitamins, but to no avail. Afterwards, Mad Scienstein and Rudy the Clown steal the Megavitamins, and both Dr. Mario and Wario give chase. Throughout their adventure, both of them meet up with many creatures from Wario Land 3. Most of the time the fights that emerge are really misunderstandings; for example, the player may accidentally bump into a creature, who gets angry and retaliates. Dr. Mario and Wario follow Mad Scienstein to Rudy's castle, where they fight Rudy to take back the vitamins. If the game is completed on Normal or Hard mode without using a continue, one last battle occurs after defeating Rudy; the opponent is Metal Mario for Wario and Vampire Wario for Dr. Mario.
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | 70.03%[5] |
Metacritic | 71 / 100[6] |
Publication | Score |
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Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6.8/10[a] |
Game Informer | 8.375/10[b] |
GamePro | 3.875/5[c] |
GameRevolution | C[10] |
GameSpot | 7/10[11] |
IGN | 5/10[12] |
N64 Magazine | 43%[13] |
NGamer | 72/100[14] |
Nintendo Power | [15] |
Dr. Mario 64 in all of its various permutations was voted #76 in the Top 100 Games of All Time poll published by Game Informer in August 2001.[16] IGN criticized the game for being "more of the same" and gave it a middling score of 5 out of 10.[12] GameSpot gave the game 7 out of 10, summarizing that "Dr. Mario is a legitimate and satisfying puzzle game that is executed rather nicely in this four-player-focused package."[11] It was a runner-up for GameSpot's annual "Best Nintendo 64 Game" award, which went to Paper Mario.[17]
Notes
- ^ Electronic Gaming Monthly's review was by three critics that scored Dr. Mario 64 differently: 7/10, 7.5/10 and 6/10.[7]
- ^ Game Informer's coverage included two brief reviews of Dr. Mario 64 with different ratings: 8.25/10 and 8.5/10.[8]
- ^ GamePro gave Dr. Mario 64 a 4.5/5 for fun factor, 5/5 for control, and two 3/5 ratings for graphics and sound.[9]
References
- ^ I. G. N. Staff (2001-04-09). "It Doesn't Happen Very Often". IGN. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "iQue PLAYER优惠套装上海试卖,五款精品游戏同步发售!" [iQue Player Discount Set Trial Sale in Shanghai, Five High-quality Games Released Simultaneously!] (in Chinese). iQue. Archived from the original on December 25, 2005. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ Nintendo Puzzle Collection - GameCube Preview, IGN.
- ^ "Nintendo 64™ – Nintendo Switch Online". Nintendo. October 25, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Dr. Mario 64". GameRankings. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ "Dr. Mario 64". MetaCritic. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ Dudlak, John; Johnston, Chris; Hsu, Dan. "Dr. Mario 64". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 144. p. 108.
- ^ Leeper, Justin; Reiner, Andrew. "OPEN UP AND SAY "MAAAHHHH-RIO"". Game Informer. Archived from the original on June 8, 2008. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Major Mike. "Dr. Mario 64". GamePro. Archived from the original on August 26, 2003. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Liu, Johnny. "Dr. Mario 64". GameRevolution. Archived from the original on July 3, 2003. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ a b Villoria, Gerald (April 12, 2001). "Dr. Mario 64 Review". GameSpot. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Mirabella, Fran (April 17, 2001). "Dr. Mario 64". IGN. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- N64 Magazine. No. 56. pp. 64–65. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Kelly (August 2001). "Dr. Mario 64". Nintendo Gamer. No. 1. pp. 52–53. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Mario 64". Nintendo Power. Vol. 143. April 2001. p. 114.
- ^ Cork, Jeff. "Game Informer's Top 100 Games Of All Time (Circa Issue 100)". Game Informer. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ GameSpot VG Staff (February 23, 2002). "GameSpot's Best and Worst Video Games of 2001". GameSpot. Archived from the original on August 3, 2002.