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Dr. Mario 64
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Newcom |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Dr. Mario |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Nintendo 64 in 2001, Dr. Mario 64 is a puzzle game developed by Newcom and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 5 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2001 include Conker's Bad Fur Day, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 and Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage. Among the 10 N64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dr. Mario series. The series also appears on other systems with 2 Games in 1: Dr. Mario + Puzzle League (GBA) and 2 Games in One!: Dr. Mario + Puzzle League (GBA).
Dr. Mario 64 supports up to 4 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Dr. Mario 64 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.
Dr. Mario 64 cheats & codes
43 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Enable Code (M) | F100D2E0 2400 |
|---|---|
| P1 Dual Activator | D101D804 0000 |
| P1 Activator 1 | D001D804 0000 |
| P1 Activator 2 | D001D805 0000 |
| P2 Dual Activator | D101D80C 0000 |
| P2 Activator 1 | D001D80C 0000 |
Dr. Mario 64 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Dr. Mario 64 FAQ
When did Dr. Mario 64 come out on the N64?
Dr. Mario 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2001.
Who made Dr. Mario 64?
It was developed by Newcom and published by Nintendo.
Is Dr. Mario 64 multiplayer?
Yes. Dr. Mario 64 supports up to 4 players.
How long does Dr. Mario 64 take to play?
As a puzzle game, Dr. Mario 64 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.
Read more about Dr. Mario 64 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.