Dr. Mario, an action-puzzle game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1990, presents the iconic character Mario, but in an unusual role as a physician. The game, unlike the usual platforming and adventure-oriented games in the Mario franchise, focuses on eliminating viruses using colored capsules that Mario throws into a bottle. Players strategically rotate and align the capsules as they fall to match the color of the viruses, thereby eliminating them. The game contains two multiplayer modes and a varying level of difficulty, providing a captivating and competitive gaming experience.
