For the first time in years, Mario has put down his plumbing tools and has donned the white coat and stethoscope in another Dr. Mario adventure. This time, Mario brings his medical knowledge to the world of mobile gaming in Dr. Mario World.
If you played Dr. Mario for the NES or Gameboy, you probably are familiar with the capsule stacking gameplay where you simply align four colors in a row.
This game is a little different from the original. Instead, capsules you throw float up to the surface where they take out viruses. If you were hoping to bring the original classic game to your smartphone, you’re out of luck. This game looks and feels way different. Luckily, the insanely catchy Dr. Mario theme is still there.
However, even though it is different from the classic Dr. Mario, there are still a lot of fun new additions. For example, you can play as other characters including Bowser, Peach, Yoshi, and Toad!
There are also power-ups you can add use such as bombs and shells. Each playable character also has a unique ability to help you in each level.
Because it’s a free mobile game, there are some annoying things in the game to help it make money. There’s in-game currency you can buy with real-world money. The in-game currency can buy things like power-ups and extra lives. You absolutely do not have to buy in-game currency in order to play the game.
The game is very easy. All of the difficulty from the original is gone. You’ll play through at least a dozen levels before you play one with any real challenge. If you were looking for something with old-school Nintendo difficulty, this is not for you. If you’re looking for something that will keep you mildly entertained for a few minutes, this will suffice.
