Virtual Console Reviews

Who can't love a good puzzle game like this? The older systems did not lack in puzzle games but this is one of the many that was shining at the top. Can't wait to download it.

Dr. Mario is the most kick butt puzzle game ever! Tetris pales in comparison as this game is designed for two player excitement. If you get combinations you pile your garbage on the other player. The gameplay is simple, the excitement is never ending. My wife's entire family had championship tournaments when they lived at home, and occasionally they still break out the old NES to have Dr. Mario Tournaments!

One of the greatest games of all time and prob the greatest puzzle game (alongside Magic Jewelry, the predecessor to Columns).

When I was staying in University residence, this game became like a religion. Everybody was playing it all the time (and it's not like other games weren't around, they had a snes and a genesis that nobody played, yet this game managed to become popular with everyone). There was seldom an hour in the day when someone wasn't playing this game in some common room (I remember hearing people playing it at like 5am on like a Monday or Tuesday)... The only times it was shut off was for buffy and x-files (lol).

I think I've logged in more hours playing this game than any other (including rpgs like final fantasy 1/2(4)/3(6) and dragon warrior 1/2/3/4) and yet I have still haven't made it past level 22 on medium speed....

If you like puzzle games, do yourself a favor and pick this one up as soon as it comes out. You may not be into at first, but after playing it with some friends, you will be a dr. mario addict in no time...

I heard that there's a 4 player version out for the N64. It's too bad they didn't released that one instead.

For me, this is definitely the biggest puzzle game ever. I got hooked at my baby sitter's when I was little, because my mom and her would duke it out when she came to pick me up. I have it for the SNES (Tetris/Dr. Mario), but I'm very willing to buy this puppy again. Two player battles for the win!

Oh, and I think I made it to level 27 before dying (after a while, they just can't add any more viruses, so the levels just repeat).

I've really only played the 64 version, and I must say, my friends and I have more fun with this than any other party games, with WarioWare & MarioKart 64 coming in a close second. The four player head-on mode is some of the most intense, tournament-style playing we've played in a game.

I'm personally equally happy & upset that Dr. Mario is being released for the virtual console. Happy because it's still a good game, but upset in that it's the old NES version! The Wii is such a great platform for party/multiplayer/tournament-style games, it's sad to see Nintendo isn't taking further advantage of this. Although, they do have MarioKart 64, which was a great decision, of course!

Is there a place to make suggestions to Nintendo what to consider releasing? Or make, perhaps, a kind of petition? Speaking strictly for great multiplayer 64 games, I would personally LOVE to see Dr. Mario 64 for the virtual console, as well as maybe Bomberman 64, (and this next one might be a pipe dream) Goldeneye!

Between the Wii games themselves as well as some of the games I mentioned above possibly being released for the virtual console, I know I would have friends over to play Wii every night possible!

This really worth a watch, I think. Dr. Mario was always fun. I think I donwnload it with my last 500 pts (That means, if no new Super Mario game comes xD)

A seriously large reason for my ability to talk the significant other into getting a Wii was the promise that Dr. Mario would be available for it. It's like crack in our household. I've had friggin dreams about this game.

For the love of God, release this game!

My entire extended family is obsessed with this game, we play the 64 version at every get together and it is the only reason I still have my NES hooked up. My wife and I play it all the time. It is one of the first games ever that I've seen non-gamers love to play.

Dr Mario is the most addictive game I have ever played. Its brilliant. It really needs to be released for download for all the poor sad Dr Mario addicts out there. Like me

My wife and I spent countless hours playing Dr. Mario when we first got married. It was my wedding present to her and she loved it. When we got a Wii, I sold our SNES and games because Dr. Mario was supposedly coming out on the VC. When will this be released?!?! Please nintendo.

Awww, that's quite romantic! My missus wouldn't have appreciated that I don't think. Hopefully this isn't far off now, hurry up Nintendo!!

Excellent game! Arguably more fun than tetris itself.

No... I wouldn't say its more fun than Tetris personally. It annoys me to hell after a few stages when there are lots of viruses on screen. Music is cool and catchy though.

A puzzler's dream. I spent months on this game on GameBoy. So addicting!

I always wanted "Dr. Mario 64" (N64) which wasn't released in Europe.

"Tetris & Dr. Mario" (SNES) is also a very nice double package.
Five Stars indeed. But then there is Nintendos cashcow.. I see it coming! With the NES version!! I'll give it 4 Stars while I save my 5 Stars for the N64 and/or SNES versions of this game which got enhancements like 4-Player-Mode and Tetris.

Decent puzzler. Got many hours out of the GB version years ago. I don't think I'll invest in this version though.

Competition in puzzle games is defined in my mind by this game. I've already posted other thoughts above.

esrb took back the rating for this? does that mean that the n64 version is on its way? prob not but i can still hope...

No, they're making a WiiWare Dr. Mario game (New graphics)

yep and the WiiWare Dr.mario is going to have online play , but how much will WiiWare games cost???

The Wiiware version looks like a must-have unless they charge something ridiculous like 2000 points for it.

As cool as the WiiWare version looks, a big part of me longs for this classic original in all its glory. The music. The Vs. Mode. Very fun and addictive.

Great game and great senses!!! Music is very good too!!! When i first time play this game i was child.Now I can play Dr.Mario and feel good sense,look like other mario series!
Fikret from Azerbijan

I want the classic game with the old skool graphics and music, not the wiiware version, the graphics and music are what make it dr.mario and not just another puzzle game. They didn't even make the graphics look any better, they only smoothed them out and replaced mario with those generic looking miis which are just bubble stick people.

It would be great if they gave you the original version when you buy the wii ware version.

Is there any point of getting the original version when the WiiWare version comes out? I'm just curious because aren't they the same game except that the WiiWare version has more stuff in it?

this one won't be coming out because there's a WiiWare version coming out instead.

As Bass X0 said, the wiiware one will be released and not this, but i wont to play this one.. maybe i will have to dig deep for the original cartridge on ebay!

Just because the Wii Ware version is coming out first, doesn't mean the original version won't be coming out for good. It'll probably be released much later though.

It would make more sense releasing it a week earlier dragging 5 bucks out of n00bs pockets

What is the point of adding this game to the Virtual Console if the Dr. Mario WiiWare game is coming soon?

Well its no longer ESRB rated so it is likely that Nintendo have changed their minds (for now!)

I actually have the NES version, but I'll probably get it anyways.