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Dr. Mario
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mario |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1998, Dr. Mario is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
It landed about 7 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1998 include FIFA: Road to World Cup 98, Frogger and Sutte Hakkun. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario series; on the SNES you can also try Super Mario RPG. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario 64 (N64) and Super Princess Peach (DS). Nintendo also made Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario Kart for the SNES.
Dr. Mario is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing 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.
Dr. Mario cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Stage Modifier | 7E0340XX |
|---|---|
| Clear One Virus To Beat The Stage | 7E0C2A00
7E03E700
7E0C2600
7F063800 |
Dr. Mario walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dr. Mario.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Dr. Mario FAQ
When did Dr. Mario come out on the SNES?
Dr. Mario was released for the Super Nintendo in 1998; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made Dr. Mario?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Dr. Mario multiplayer?
No. Dr. Mario is a single-player game.
How long does Dr. Mario take to play?
As a puzzle game, 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.
Read more about Dr. Mario 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.