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Game Boy Advance · Puzzle
Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Famicom Mini |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004, Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.
It is part of the Famicom Mini series; on the GBA you can also try Classic NES Series: Excitebike, Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda and Classic NES Series: Xevious. Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.
Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario FAQ
When did Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario come out on the GBA?
Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario multiplayer?
Yes. Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario supports up to 2 players.
How long does Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario take to play?
As a puzzle game, Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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