> [!game] *Dr. Mario* > ![[Dr. Mario Box Art - Front.jpg]] > > [!art]- Back of Box > > ![[Dr. Mario Box Art - Back.jpg]] > > Developer: Nintendo R&D1 > Publisher: Nintendo > Platform: Game Boy > Release: October 1990 [User Manual](https://dn790004.ca.archive.org/0/items/manualzilla-id-6442473/6442473.pdf) [User Manual (NES Version)](https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/en/pdf/CLV-P-NAAXE.pdf) - It's an official scan and I assume very close in content. # Summary Dr. Mario is a drop and match-four puzzler, like a fusion of *Tetris* and *Puyo-Puyo*. There pills fall down from the top of the screen with red, blue, or yellow halves that you must color match with the viruses on the playfield. When there are four of the same color in a row, they disappear and net the player points. # Acquisition This was my grandmother's copy of the game. I inherited her collection when she passed. # Memories I have only played *Dr. Mario* here and there over the years. I don't think I have even played this particular version/copy beyond booting it up to test. My biggest memory of Dr. Mario would be unlocking him in *[[Super smash Bros. Melee]]*. 😅