Dr. Mario

Description

Dr. Mario for the Nintendo Entertainment System is a compact puzzle game where players rotate and drop colored capsules into a grid to clear viruses. The core gameplay revolves around color-matching and precise placement in short, score-driven rounds.

Control involves moving the falling capsule left or right, rotating it to align colors, and releasing it into the bottle grid. The objective is to clear all viruses by forming matching color groupings with the capsules already in play, with clears creating space and increasing the challenge as new capsules descend.

Game modes include single-player challenges that test speed, pattern recognition, and planning across progressively tougher boards. The standard experience focuses on individual play and high-score pursuit.

Who it’s for: puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy quick, self-contained challenges and color-matching mechanics, as well as collectors seeking a classic Nintendo release that blends approachable rules with precise, dexterous control.

This cartridge-based title emphasizes offline, local play and a straightforward 2D, sprite-based presentation, typical of the era. The gameplay centers on simple actions—move, rotate, and drop—within compact bottle grids that reward timing and careful planning.

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$12.99

SKU: NS-00048-GO

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    Game Information

    Used Condition - Good: Cartridge has been cleaned, inspected, and tested for functionality. May show normal signs of use but remains in good overall condition.

    Options Details

    Complete in Box - CIB Includes the game, original case or box, and instruction manual. Additional promotional inserts or paperwork may also be included.

    Box and Game Includes the game and original box.

    Game Only Includes the game cart only.

    Game Details

    Platform: NES
    Genre: Puzzle
    Players: 2
    ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
    Release Date: 1990-10-01
    Developer: Nintendo R&D1
    Publisher: Nintendo of America, Inc.
    Region: NTSC-U
    UPC: 45496630621

      Description

      Dr. Mario for the Nintendo Entertainment System is a compact puzzle game where players rotate and drop colored capsules into a grid to clear viruses. The core gameplay revolves around color-matching and precise placement in short, score-driven rounds.

      Control involves moving the falling capsule left or right, rotating it to align colors, and releasing it into the bottle grid. The objective is to clear all viruses by forming matching color groupings with the capsules already in play, with clears creating space and increasing the challenge as new capsules descend.

      Game modes include single-player challenges that test speed, pattern recognition, and planning across progressively tougher boards. The standard experience focuses on individual play and high-score pursuit.

      Who it’s for: puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy quick, self-contained challenges and color-matching mechanics, as well as collectors seeking a classic Nintendo release that blends approachable rules with precise, dexterous control.

      This cartridge-based title emphasizes offline, local play and a straightforward 2D, sprite-based presentation, typical of the era. The gameplay centers on simple actions—move, rotate, and drop—within compact bottle grids that reward timing and careful planning.

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