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'''''Dr. Luigi''''' is the sixth installment in the [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]]. The game was released exclusively for the [[Nintendo eShop#Wii U|Nintendo eShop]] on the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Year of Luigi]]. As the title suggests, the game stars [[Luigi]] in a game very similar to ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''. Unlike [[Dr. Mario|his brother]], [[Luigi#Dr. Mario series|Dr. Luigi]] still wears his signature cap rather than a head mirror, although later | '''''Dr. Luigi''''' is the sixth installment in the [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]]. The game was released exclusively for the [[Nintendo eShop#Wii U|Nintendo eShop]] on the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Year of Luigi]]. As the title suggests, the game stars [[Luigi]] in a game very similar to ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''. Unlike [[Dr. Mario|his brother]], [[History of Luigi#Dr. Mario series|Dr. Luigi]] still wears his signature cap, rather than a head mirror, making it the only ''Dr. Mario'' game where Luigi wears his signature cap, although he would later wear the head mirror beginning with ''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]''. | ||
''Dr. Luigi'' was eventually removed from the Wii U Nintendo eShop after its discontinuation on March 27, 2023, making it no longer possible for players to purchase the game. However, players who purchased the title before this date can still play it as long as it is on their Wii U console. On April 8, 2024, the [[Nintendo Network]] service will be terminated, making the game no longer playable online.<ref name=Shutdown> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=October 4, 2023|title=As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1709418623566020975|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref><ref name=ShutdownUpdate> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=January 23, 2024|title=Update: as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1749963072998166670|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref> | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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The pattern of colors for the L-capsules is different based on the speed selected in the settings. For the Low and Med settings, the set of capsules will consist of three pieces of one color and one piece of another color, where the three pieces are the vertical capsule and the half of the horizontal capsule that touches the vertical capsule. For the High setting, the color configuration is that both halves of one capsule has one color and the other capsule has another color on both halves, resulting in two pieces of each color. Similar to single capsules in other modes, both parts of the pattern can be of the same color. | The pattern of colors for the L-capsules is different based on the speed selected in the settings. For the Low and Med settings, the set of capsules will consist of three pieces of one color and one piece of another color, where the three pieces are the vertical capsule and the half of the horizontal capsule that touches the vertical capsule. For the High setting, the color configuration is that both halves of one capsule has one color and the other capsule has another color on both halves, resulting in two pieces of each color. Similar to single capsules in other modes, both parts of the pattern can be of the same color. | ||
[[File:Operation L Versus - Dr. Luigi.png|thumb | [[File:Operation L Versus - Dr. Luigi.png|thumb|After a combo is created, the colors on the opponent's next capsule changes]] | ||
The result of a combo behaves differently for Operation L. In Retro Remedy (which consists of the classic Dr. Mario gameplay), after a player created a combo of multiple matching lines cleared in a single move, the opponent will receive two to four half-capsules based on the amount of capsule matches. In Operation L however, when a player performed a combo of multiple matching lines cleared in a single move, the opposing player's upcoming capsule will have its colors changed. Another difference is the speed in which stray capsules fall after they are split: the speed in which stray capsules drop in Operation L is fast, akin to holding down for dropping the capsule; On the other hand, the speed of falling capsule pieces in Retro Remedy is similar to previous games, where the pieces fall more slowly, akin to leaving a capsule to fall on its own at High speed. | The result of a combo behaves differently for Operation L. In Retro Remedy (which consists of the classic Dr. Mario gameplay), after a player created a combo of multiple matching lines cleared in a single move, the opponent will receive two to four half-capsules based on the amount of capsule matches. In Operation L however, when a player performed a combo of multiple matching lines cleared in a single move, the opposing player's upcoming capsule will have its colors changed. Another difference is the speed in which stray capsules fall after they are split: the speed in which stray capsules drop in Operation L is fast, akin to holding down for dropping the capsule; On the other hand, the speed of falling capsule pieces in Retro Remedy is similar to previous games, where the pieces fall more slowly, akin to leaving a capsule to fall on its own at High speed. | ||
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Like ''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]'', if the player completes the 5th, 10th, 15th, or 20th level in the Med or High speed, or only the 20th level in the Low speed, a cutscene of Luigi and the viruses is played, and completing the 20th level at High speed in Classic one-player mode results in the credits rolling. The credits can be viewed again from the menu after viewing it once. Also, if the player has reached a level higher than 20 in Classic (applies to both Operation L and Retro Remedy) or Virus Buster, they can continue from that level, but only for that specific mode and Speed / Difficulty. In other words, the level progress is separately tracked for each combination of mode and Speed / Difficulty. | Like ''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]'', if the player completes the 5th, 10th, 15th, or 20th level in the Med or High speed, or only the 20th level in the Low speed, a cutscene of Luigi and the viruses is played, and completing the 20th level at High speed in Classic one-player mode results in the credits rolling. The credits can be viewed again from the menu after viewing it once. Also, if the player has reached a level higher than 20 in Classic (applies to both Operation L and Retro Remedy) or Virus Buster, they can continue from that level, but only for that specific mode and Speed / Difficulty. In other words, the level progress is separately tracked for each combination of mode and Speed / Difficulty. | ||
On occasion, the player will have the option to post on [[Miiverse]] after completing a stage. As the service was shut down in November 2017, nothing can be posted there | On occasion, the player will have the option to post on [[Miiverse]] after completing a stage. As the service was shut down in November 2017, nothing can be posted there as of that date. | ||
===Cutscenes=== | |||
*Beating level 20 on low speed has Dr. Luigi drinking tea, but then looks in surprise because the viruses are also having tea. | |||
*Beating level 5 on medium speed has the viruses playing around Dr. Luigi while he is asleep, but the viruses leave when Dr. Luigi wakes up and looks around before going back to sleep. | |||
*Beating level 10 on medium speed has Dr. Luigi chasing the viruses running with his cap, stethoscope, and bag. | |||
*Beating level 15 on medium speed has Dr. Luigi juggling capsules and the viruses juggling each other. | |||
*Beating level 20 on medium speed has Dr. Luigi walking past three capsules, which have the viruses inside of them. | |||
*Beating level 5 on high has Dr. Luigi cowering because he thinks there is a monster under the curtain, but it turns out to be the viruses. | |||
*Beating level 10 on high has Dr. Luigi taking objects out of his bag. | |||
*Beating level 15 on high has Dr. Luigi reading a magazine, while the viruses prank him by putting sauce into his tea, and when he drinks it, he falls onto the floor. | |||
*Beating level 20 on high speed has Dr. Luigi twirling, pumping his fist, and jumping in celebration. | |||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
Overall, ''Dr. Luigi'' received average scores from critics, having a Metacritic score of 65/100 based on 38 reviews. | Overall, ''Dr. Luigi'' received average scores from critics, having a Metacritic score of 65/100 based on 38 reviews. | ||
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[[Category:2013 games]] | [[Category:2013 games]] | ||