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Dr. Mario Online Rx
Dr. Mario Online Rx
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Developer(s)	Arika
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Director(s)	Hiroyasu Hashidate; Takamasa Hori; Kazuki Yoshihara
Producer(s)	Ichirou Mihara; Hitoshi Yamagami
Designer(s)	Hiroshi Okuda; Akira Nishitani
Programmer(s)	Shinichi Masuda
Artist(s)	Tatsuya Ushiroda; Takuma Yano; Jun Hosoba; Takayoshi Matsui
Composer(s)	Masaru Tajima
Series	Dr. Mario
Platform(s)	WiiWare
Release	JP: March 25, 2008; PAL: May 20, 2008; NA: May 26, 2008;
Genre(s)	Puzzle
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

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Dr. Mario Online Rx,^[a] stylized as Dr. Mario Online ℞ and released in PAL regions as Dr. Mario & Germ Buster,^[3] is a puzzle video game starring Dr. Mario. It was one of the WiiWare launch games in Japan, Europe, and Australia, and was released in 2008 on March 25 for Japan,^[1] on May 20 for Europe and Australia, and for North America on May 26.^[2]

Gameplay

As with other Dr. Mario games, players must manipulate pills to destroy colored viruses in the game area. Dr. Mario Online Rx features versions of the Nintendo DS title Brain Age 2's mini-games called Virus Buster and Germ Buster, which uses the pointer function of the Wii Remote to move pills, and allows up to four players to participate cooperatively.

The title supports the now defunct Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, which allowed players to compete with one another over the Internet. Players can use Mii characters or Dr. Mario during gameplay.

Features

A majority of features from previous installments, such as the virus and speed levels, are present in Dr. Mario Online Rx. Players played online against another with only one copy, as an online-play demo could be sent akin to DS Download Play. Vs. Mode could also be played offline, if desired. Unlike Dr. Mario 64, Online Rx lacks the ability to play with four players, instead only allowing up to 2 players in Vs. Mode.

Several features in this game previously appeared in Dr. Mario 64, including the four musical tracks: "Fever", "Chill", "Cube", and "Que Que" (the latter two tracks are now named "Cough" and "Sneeze"). The music can be randomly selected or turned off. Flash Mode, which challenges the player(s) to clear just three flashing viruses among many, also returns from Dr. Mario 64.

Virus Buster, previously seen as a mini-game in Brain Age 2 has more customization than the original. Whereas the original only had Easy, Normal, and Hard as options, this version allows to adjust virus level and music as well. Remixed versions of "Fever" and "Chill" are present in this mode. Virus Buster can be played alone or with others, with up to four players. Instead of being controlled directly with the D-pad, they are guided with the Wii Remote pointer.^[4]

In single player mode, a player can select to start the game at level 20. After winning level 20, levels 21, 22, and 23 increment by four viruses. Level 24 and beyond contain 99 viruses. After 99 levels, gameplay can continue but the game does not progress past level 99 and the player is presented with only the "Try Again" and "Quit" menu options.

Reception

The game received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.^[5]

IGN called the main game "timeless" and the new Virus Buster mode "chaotically awesome". However they were let down by the fact that the main Dr. Mario mode only supported up to 2 players (where some earlier games had supported up to 4) and that Virus Buster was not playable online.^[8] Additionally, N-Europe called it "the same Dr. Mario that we know and love" with "solid and functional graphics" and addictive gameplay.^[11]

In contrast, GamesRadar+ called it a "slightly awkward puzzler" that "just isn't addictive enough to make you care" and likened it to "Puyo Puyo's in-bred cousin". However, they praised the online multiplayer functionality and enjoyed its clean presentation, with the exception of the music.^[7]

Notes

^ Known in Japan as Dr. Mario & Saikin Bokumetsu (Dr. MARIO & 細菌撲滅, lit. Dr. Mario & Bacteria Eradication)

References

^ ^a ^b "Dr. Mario & 細菌撲滅". Nintendo (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Two WiiWare Games and Two Virtual Console Games Added to Wii Shop Channel". Nintendo. May 26, 2008. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
^ "NINTENDO'S INCOMPARABLE Wii CONSOLE LAUNCHES DEC 7th; SRP$399.95". Nintendo. September 15, 2006. Archived from the original on October 24, 2006.
^ Tanaka, John (March 25, 2008). "Dr. Mario Hands-On". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Dr. Mario Online RX". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on September 29, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
^ Whitehead, Dan (May 29, 2008). "WiiWare Roundup (Page 2)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on July 24, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Houghton, David (May 21, 2008). "Dr. Mario & Germ Buster". GamesRadar+. Future plc. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Bozon, Mark (May 27, 2008). "Dr. Mario Online Rx Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
^ Barker, Sammy (May 20, 2008). "Dr. Mario Online Rx Review". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
^ Metts, Jonathan (June 3, 2008). "Dr. Mario Online Rx". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
^ Gittins, Sam (May 28, 2008). "WiiWare Review: Dr. Mario & Germ Buster". N-Europe. Archived from the original on May 30, 2008. Retrieved May 28, 2008.

External links

[3] Known in Japan as Dr. Mario & Saikin Bokumetsu (Dr. MARIO & 細菌撲滅, lit. Dr. Mario & Bacteria Eradication)

[drmario-jp-1] "Dr. Mario & 細菌撲滅". Nintendo (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

[drmario-na-2] "Two WiiWare Games and Two Virtual Console Games Added to Wii Shop Channel". Nintendo. May 26, 2008. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.

[nintendoau-4] "NINTENDO'S INCOMPARABLE Wii CONSOLE LAUNCHES DEC 7th; SRP$399.95". Nintendo. September 15, 2006. Archived from the original on October 24, 2006.

[IGN_preview-5] Tanaka, John (March 25, 2008). "Dr. Mario Hands-On". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

[mc-wii-6] "Dr. Mario Online RX". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on September 29, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

[7] Whitehead, Dan (May 29, 2008). "WiiWare Roundup (Page 2)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on July 24, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

[gradar-8] Houghton, David (May 21, 2008). "Dr. Mario & Germ Buster". GamesRadar+. Future plc. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

[ign-9] Bozon, Mark (May 27, 2008). "Dr. Mario Online Rx Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

[10] Barker, Sammy (May 20, 2008). "Dr. Mario Online Rx Review". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

[11] Metts, Jonathan (June 3, 2008). "Dr. Mario Online Rx". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

[12] Gittins, Sam (May 28, 2008). "WiiWare Review: Dr. Mario & Germ Buster". N-Europe. Archived from the original on May 30, 2008. Retrieved May 28, 2008.

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+'''''Dr. Mario Online Rx''''',{{efn|Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Dr. Mario & Saikin Bokumetsu'''''|Dr. MARIO & 細菌撲滅||lit. ''Dr. Mario & Bacteria Eradication''}}}} stylized as '''''{{proper name|Dr. Mario Online ℞}}''''' and released in [[PAL region]]s as '''''Dr. Mario & Germ Buster''''',<ref name="nintendoau">{{cite web | date=September 15, 2006 | url=http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo/news/index.php | title=NINTENDO'S INCOMPARABLE Wii CONSOLE LAUNCHES DEC 7th; SRP$399.95 | website=Nintendo | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061024031211/http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo/news/index.php | archive-date=October 24, 2006 | url-status=dead}}</ref> is a puzzle [[video game]] starring [[Mario#Occupation and hobbies|Dr. Mario]]. It was one of the [[WiiWare]] launch games in Japan, Europe, and Australia, and was released in 2008 on March 25 for Japan,<ref name="drmario-jp"/> on May 20 for Europe and Australia, and for North America on May 26.<ref name="drmario-na">{{cite web | date=May 26, 2008 | url=https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/UQ-qWYX77RdpwPbIZzsizZDK76LqSd_v | title=Two WiiWare Games and Two Virtual Console Games Added to Wii Shop Channel | website=Nintendo | access-date=July 22, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002192409/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/UQ-qWYX77RdpwPbIZzsizZDK76LqSd_v | archive-date=October 2, 2016 | url-status=dead}}</ref>
 ==Gameplay==
-As with other ''Dr. Mario'' games, players must manipulate pills to destroy colored viruses in the game area. ''Dr. Mario Online Rx'' features versions of the [[Nintendo DS]] title [[Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!|''Brain Age 2'']]'s mini-games called ''Virus Buster'' and ''Germ Buster'', which uses the pointer function of the [[Wii Remote]] to move pills, and allows up to four players to participate cooperatively.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14209904.html | title=Dr. Mario & Virus Buster | publisher=[[IGN]] | access-date=October 16, 2007 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012043543/http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14209904.html | archive-date=October 12, 2007 | url-status=dead}}</ref>
+As with other ''Dr. Mario'' games, players must manipulate pills to destroy colored viruses in the game area. ''Dr. Mario Online Rx'' features versions of the [[Nintendo DS]] title [[Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!|''Brain Age 2'']]'s mini-games called ''Virus Buster'' and ''Germ Buster'', which uses the pointer function of the [[Wii Remote]] to move pills, and allows up to four players to participate cooperatively.
 The title supports the now defunct [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] service, which allowed players to compete with one another over the Internet. Players can use [[Mii]] characters or Dr. Mario during gameplay.
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 Several features in this game previously appeared in ''Dr. Mario 64'', including the four musical tracks: "Fever", "Chill", "Cube", and "Que Que" (the latter two tracks are now named "Cough" and "Sneeze"). The music can be randomly selected or turned off. Flash Mode, which challenges the player(s) to clear just three flashing viruses among many, also returns from ''Dr. Mario 64''.
-''Virus Buster'', previously seen as a mini-game in ''[[Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!|Brain Age 2]]'' has more customization than the original. Whereas the original only had Easy, Normal, and Hard as options, this version allows to adjust virus level and music as well.  Remixed versions of "Fever" and "Chill" are present in this mode. ''Virus Buster'' can be played alone or with others, with up to four players. Instead of being controlled directly with the [[D-pad]], they are guided with the Wii Remote pointer.<ref name="IGN preview">{{Cite web|last=Tanaka|first=John|date=March 25, 2008|title=Dr. Mario Hands-On|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/861/861755p1.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616075735/http://wii.ign.com/articles/861/861755p1.html|archive-date=June 16, 2012|website=IGN}}</ref>
+''Virus Buster'', previously seen as a mini-game in ''[[Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!|Brain Age 2]]'' has more customization than the original. Whereas the original only had Easy, Normal, and Hard as options, this version allows to adjust virus level and music as well.  Remixed versions of "Fever" and "Chill" are present in this mode. ''Virus Buster'' can be played alone or with others, with up to four players. Instead of being controlled directly with the [[D-pad]], they are guided with the Wii Remote pointer.<ref name="IGN preview">{{cite web | last=Tanaka | first=John | date=March 25, 2008 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/25/dr-mario-hands-on | title=Dr. Mario Hands-On | website=[[IGN]] | publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] | access-date=September 29, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714154723/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/25/dr-mario-hands-on | archive-date=July 14, 2014 | url-status=live}}</ref>
 In single player mode, a player can select to start the game at level 20. After winning level 20, levels 21, 22, and 23 increment by four viruses. Level 24 and beyond contain 99 viruses. After 99 levels, gameplay can continue but the game does not progress past level 99 and the player is presented with only the "Try Again" and "Quit" menu options.
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 ==Reception==
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-| MC = 72/100<ref name="mc-wii">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dr-mario-online-rx/critic-reviews/?platform=wii |title=Dr. Mario Online RX for Wii Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=February 6, 2022 |archive-date=February 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206201451/https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/dr-mario-online-rx |url-status=live}}</ref>
+| MC = 72/100<ref name="mc-wii">{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dr-mario-online-rx/ | title=Dr. Mario Online RX | website=[[Metacritic]] | publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] | access-date=September 29, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929182406/https://www.metacritic.com/game/dr-mario-online-rx/ | archive-date=September 29, 2024 | url-status=live}}</ref>
-| NLife = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barker |first1=Sammy |title=Dr. Mario Online Rx Review (WiiWare) |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2008/05/dr_mario_online_rx |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |date=20 May 2008 |access-date=6 February 2022 |archive-date=February 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206201453/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2008/05/dr_mario_online_rx |url-status=live}}</ref>
+| EuroG = 7/10<ref>{{cite web | last=Whitehead | first=Dan | date=May 29, 2008 | url=https://www.eurogamer.net/wiiware-roundup-review?page=2 |title=WiiWare Roundup (Page 2) | website=[[Eurogamer]] | publisher=[[Gamer Network]] | access-date=September 29, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724125012/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/wiiware-roundup-review?page=2 | archive-date=July 24, 2015 | url-status=live}}</ref>
-| IGN = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bozon |first1=IGN |title=Dr. Mario Online Rx Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/27/dr-mario-online-rx-review |website=[[IGN]] |date=27 May 2008 |access-date=6 February 2022 |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027023136/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/27/dr-mario-online-rx-review |url-status=live}}</ref>
+| GRadar = 6/10<ref name="gradar">{{cite web | last=Houghton | first=David | date=May 21, 2008 | url=http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/dr-mario-wiiware/review/dr-mario-germ-buster/a-20080521141452617027/g-200711191611850011 | title=Dr. Mario & Germ Buster | website=[[GamesRadar+]] | publisher=[[Future plc]] | access-date=September 29, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724122128/http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/dr-mario-wiiware/review/dr-mario-germ-buster/a-20080521141452617027/g-200711191611850011 | archive-date=July 24, 2008 | url-status=dead}}</ref>
-| NWR = 6/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Metts |first1=Jonathan |title=Dr. Mario Online Rx Review |url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/16082/dr-mario-online-rx-wii |website=Nintendo World Report |date=3 June 2008 |access-date=6 February 2022 |archive-date=January 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102113842/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/16082/dr-mario-online-rx-wii |url-status=live}}</ref>
+| IGN = 8.5/10<ref name="ign">{{cite web | last=Bozon | first=Mark | date=May 27, 2008 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/27/dr-mario-online-rx-review | title=Dr. Mario Online Rx Review | website=IGN | publisher=Ziff Davis | access-date=September 29, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406201911/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/27/dr-mario-online-rx-review | archive-date=April 6, 2023 | url-status=live}}</ref>
+| NLife = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref>{{cite web | last=Barker | first=Sammy | date=May 20, 2008 | url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2008/05/dr_mario_online_rx | title=Dr. Mario Online Rx Review | website=Nintendo Life | publisher=[[Gamer Network|Hookshot Media]] | access-date=September 29, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004222831/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2008/05/dr_mario_online_rx | archive-date=October 4, 2023 | url-status=live}}</ref>
-| GTM = 70%
-| EuroG = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Whitehead |first1=Dan |title=WiiWare Roundup |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/wiiware-roundup-review?page=2 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |date=6 June 2008 |access-date=6 February 2022 |archive-date=February 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206201453/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/wiiware-roundup-review?page=2 |url-status=live}}</ref>
+| NWR = 6/10<ref>{{cite web | last=Metts | first=Jonathan | date=June 3, 2008 | url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/16082/dr-mario-online-rx-wii | title=Dr. Mario Online Rx | website=Nintendo World Report | publisher=NINWR, LLC | access-date=September 29, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902071631/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/16082/dr-mario-online-rx-wii | archive-date=September 2, 2023 | url-status=live}}</ref>
-| ONM = 82%
 }}
-[[IGN]] gave ''Dr. Mario Online Rx'' an 8.5/10, calling the main game "timeless" and the new Virus Buster mode "chaotically awesome". However they were let down by the fact that the main ''Dr. Mario'' mode only supported up to 2 players (where some earlier games had supported up to 4) and that Virus Buster was not playable online.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/876/876971p1.html |title=IGN: Dr. Mario Online Rx Review |access-date=May 28, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815142512/http://wii.ign.com/articles/876/876971p1.html |archive-date=August 15, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Additionally, N-Europe awarded ''Dr. Mario'' an 8/10, calling it "the same ''Dr. Mario'' that we know and love" with "solid and functional graphics" and addictive gameplay.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://n-europe.com/review.php?rid=378 | title=WiiWare Review: Dr. Mario & Germ Buster | publisher=N-Europe | first=Sam | last=Gittins | date=May 28, 2008 | access-date=May 28, 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080530132356/http://n-europe.com/review.php?rid=378 | archive-date=May 30, 2008 | url-status=dead}}</ref>
+The game received above-average reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="mc-wii"/>
-In contrast, [[GamesRadar]] gave it 6/10, calling it a "slightly awkward puzzler" that "just isn't addictive enough to make you care" and likened it to "''[[Puyo Puyo]]'''s in-bred cousin". However, they praised the online multiplayer functionality and enjoyed its clean presentation, with the exception of the music.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/dr-mario-wiiware/review/dr-mario-germ-buster/a-20080521141452617027/g-200711191611850011 |title=GamesRadar - Dr. Mario Review |date=May 21, 2008 |access-date=May 28, 2008 |archive-date=June 16, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616023533/http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/dr-mario-wiiware/review/dr-mario-germ-buster/a-20080521141452617027/g-200711191611850011 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[NGamer]] also criticised the gameplay, and gave it 2/5.
+''[[IGN]]'' called the main game "timeless" and the new Virus Buster mode "chaotically awesome". However they were let down by the fact that the main ''Dr. Mario'' mode only supported up to 2 players (where some earlier games had supported up to 4) and that Virus Buster was not playable online.<ref name="ign"/> Additionally, ''N-Europe'' called it "the same ''Dr. Mario'' that we know and love" with "solid and functional graphics" and addictive gameplay.<ref>{{cite web | last=Gittins | first=Sam | date=May 28, 2008 | url=http://n-europe.com/review.php?rid=378 | title=WiiWare Review: Dr. Mario & Germ Buster | website=N-Europe | access-date=May 28, 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080530132356/http://n-europe.com/review.php?rid=378 | archive-date=May 30, 2008 | url-status=dead}}</ref>
+In contrast, ''[[GamesRadar+]]'' called it a "slightly awkward puzzler" that "just isn't addictive enough to make you care" and likened it to "''[[Puyo Puyo]]''{{'}}s in-bred cousin". However, they praised the online multiplayer functionality and enjoyed its clean presentation, with the exception of the music.<ref name="gradar"/>
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 ==References==
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 ==External links==
 * [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiware/wdmj/index.html Official Japanese site]
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 {{Mario puzzle games}}
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+[[Category:Arika games]]
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+[[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]]
+[[Category:Puzzle video games]]
 [[Category:Video games developed in Japan]]
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+[[Category:Wii games]]
 [[Category:Wii-only games]]
 [[Category:Wii Wi-Fi games]]
-[[Category:Wii games]]
+[[Category:WiiWare games]]
-[[Category:Puzzle video games]]
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Publication	Score
Eurogamer	7/10^[6]
GamesRadar+	6/10^[7]
IGN	8.5/10^[8]
Nintendo Life	^[9]
Nintendo World Report	6/10^[10]

v t e Mario puzzle games
Dr. Mario series	Dr. Mario Tetris & Dr. Mario 64 Online Rx Express Dr. Luigi Miracle Cure World
Mario's Picross	Mario's Picross Mario's Super Picross
Mario vs. Donkey Kong	Mario vs. Donkey Kong March of the Minis Minis March Again! Mini-Land Mayhem! Minis on the Move Tipping Stars Mini Mario & Friends: Amiibo Challenge
Other games	Alleyway Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Hotel Mario Mario no Photopi Mario & Wario Nintendo Puzzle Collection Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition Tetris Attack Wario's Woods Wrecking Crew Yoshi Yoshi's Cookie
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