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{{redirect|Virus Buster|the [[microgame]] from [[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]|[[Virus Buster (microgame)]]}} | {{redirect|Virus Buster|the [[microgame]] from [[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]|[[Virus Buster (microgame)]]}} | ||
{{ | {{game infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Dr. mario online rx.jpg]] | |image=[[File:Dr. mario online rx.jpg]] | ||
|developer=[[Arika]]<br>[[Nintendo SPD|Nintendo SPD Group No. 2]] | |developer=[[Arika]]<br>[[Nintendo SPD|Nintendo SPD Group No. 2]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| | |release={{release|Japan|March 25, 2008|Europe|May 20, 2008|Australia|May 20, 2008|USA|May 26, 2008}} | ||
|genre=[[Genre#Puzzle|Puzzle]] | |genre=[[Genre#Puzzle|Puzzle]] | ||
|modes=Single-player, 1-4 players simultaneous, multiplayer online | |modes=Single-player, 1-4 players simultaneous, multiplayer online | ||
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|input={{input|wiimote=1|wiigcn=1|classic=1|nunchuk=1}} | |input={{input|wiimote=1|wiigcn=1|classic=1|nunchuk=1}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Dr. Mario Online Rx''''' (stylized as '''''DR.MARIO online ℞''''' | '''''Dr. Mario Online Rx''''' (stylized as '''''DR.MARIO online ℞''''' in the logo), known as '''''Dr. Mario & Germ Buster''''' in Europe and Australia, is the first [[WiiWare]] video game of the [[Genre#Puzzle|puzzle]] genre to be released for the [[Wii]] by [[Nintendo]] and the fourth main installment in the [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]]. The title features both traditional ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' gameplay in addition to Virus Buster, a mini-game from ''{{wp|Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!}}'' and ''{{wp|Brain Age: Concentration Training}}''. Germ Buster has been modified for motion-sensing control rather than stylus control. | ||
The title | The title cost 1,000 [[Virtual Console#Wii Points|Wii Points]] to download in all regions. | ||
Due to the closure of the [[Wii#Wii Shop Channel|Wii Shop Channel]] on January 30, 2019, ''Dr. Mario Online Rx'' is no longer available to purchase. | |||
==Modes== | ==Modes== | ||
In both modes, the traditional goal of the ''Dr. Mario'' series carried over into this title. Players maneuver [[ | In both modes, the traditional goal of the ''Dr. Mario'' series carried over into this title. Players maneuver [[Capsule]]s tossed into a glass jar in order to destroy the [[Virus]]es. In order for a virus to be destroyed, it must be connected with at least one capsule in a row or column of the same color, so that they form a column or row of at least four. Unlike previous entries, this is the first ''Dr. Mario'' game in which the score is not carried over to the next level, meaning that the score resets to zero whenever the player chooses to continue to the next level. | ||
===''Dr. Mario''=== | ===''Dr. Mario''=== | ||
In this mode, the game plays similarly to the previous ''Dr. Mario'' games, where capsules are controlled by moving it left, right, or downwards, or even rotating it, using the buttons on the controller. In single player, [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] tosses viruses into the glass jar. In multiplayer, the player's | In this mode, the game plays similarly to the previous ''Dr. Mario'' games, where capsules are controlled by moving it left, right, or downwards, or even rotating it, using the buttons on the controller. In single player, [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] or the player's [[Mii]]s tosses viruses into the glass jar. In multiplayer, the player's Mii in the save file represents the first player, while the second local player can select a Mii of their choice. For online battles, each player is represented by the Mii of their save file. In contrast to previous ''Dr. Mario'' games, the next three capsules are previewed, compared to previous games where only one capsule is in preview. | ||
There are three modes in ''Dr. Mario'': | There are three modes in ''Dr. Mario'': | ||
*'''Classic''': In this mode, the player is tasked to eliminate all the viruses from their jar. The amount of viruses in the jar is dependent on the Level, in which it is 4 viruses at level 0 and an extra 4 viruses per extra level, so for example, 84 viruses will appear at the start of level 20. The amount of starting viruses maxes out at 96 viruses. In 2 player mode, the player can disrupt their opponent by clearing multiple lines in a single move, thereby sending multiple half-capsules (up to four of them) to the opponent based on the amount of lines cleared and the colors cleared in this process. | *'''Classic''': In this mode, the player is tasked to eliminate all the viruses from their jar. The amount of viruses in the jar is dependent on the Level, in which it is 4 viruses at level 0 and an extra 4 viruses per extra level, so for example, 84 viruses will appear at the start of level 20. The amount of starting viruses maxes out at 96 viruses. In 2 player mode, the player can disrupt their opponent by clearing multiple lines in a single move, thereby sending multiple half-capsules (up to four of them) to the opponent based on the amount of lines cleared and the colors cleared in this process. After finishing level 5, 10, 15, or 20, a cutscene will be played, which is different between the Speed setting. | ||
*'''Vs. CPU''': In this mode, the player can battle against a CPU player. Unlike 2-player Classic mode, the Speed cannot be adjusted for the CPU player, as the selection is replaced with the CPU Level, where it can be chosen between Easy, Normal, and Hard. | *'''Vs. CPU''': In this mode, the player can battle against a CPU player. Unlike 2-player Classic mode, the Speed cannot be adjusted for the CPU player, as the selection is replaced with the CPU Level, where it can be chosen between Easy, Normal, and Hard. | ||
*'''Flash''': In this mode, each player is tasked to eliminate three specific viruses (one of each color) in the jar, indicated by them being lighter in color compared to the other viruses and blinking with white lights. | *'''Flash''': In this mode, each player is tasked to eliminate three specific viruses (one of each color) in the jar, indicated by them being lighter in color compared to the other viruses and blinking with white lights. | ||
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Depending on the level, the starting amount of viruses are as follows: | Depending on the level, the starting amount of viruses are as follows: | ||
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*{{button|wii|+}}: Pause | *{{button|wii|+}}: Pause | ||
== | ==[[Wii#Wii Shop Channel|Wii Shop Channel]] description== | ||
''The doctor is in! Mario takes a break from his adventuring ways and once again dons his stethoscope for a new generation of germ-battling mayhem. In addition to the classic mode of using vitamins to exterminate viruses, you'll find two battle modes and an online multiplayer mode where you can hone your skills against players from around the world. Feel like challenging a friend who doesn't have Dr. Mario Online Rx? Then the WiiWare-exclusive Friend Battle Demo is just what the doctor ordered. Or maybe you'd like some help taking on those nasty Viruses? Try out Virus Buster, where four players can simultaneously move capsules simply by pointing at them with a Wii Remote controller. Any way you look at it, Dr. Mario Online Rx is a prescription for fun that everyone can enjoy!'' | ''The doctor is in! Mario takes a break from his adventuring ways and once again dons his stethoscope for a new generation of germ-battling mayhem. In addition to the classic mode of using vitamins to exterminate viruses, you'll find two battle modes and an online multiplayer mode where you can hone your skills against players from around the world. Feel like challenging a friend who doesn't have Dr. Mario Online Rx? Then the WiiWare-exclusive Friend Battle Demo is just what the doctor ordered. Or maybe you'd like some help taking on those nasty Viruses? Try out Virus Buster, where four players can simultaneously move capsules simply by pointing at them with a Wii Remote controller. Any way you look at it, Dr. Mario Online Rx is a prescription for fun that everyone can enjoy!'' | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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==Media== | ==Media== | ||
{{media table | {{media table | ||
|file1=Dr. Mario Online Rx Banner.mp3 | |file1=Dr. Mario Online Rx Banner.mp3 | ||
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==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
{{main|List of Dr. Mario Online Rx staff}} | {{main|List of Dr. Mario Online Rx staff}} | ||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jap=Dr.Mario＆細菌撲滅 | |||
|JapR=Dokutā Mario ando Saikin Bokumetsu | |||
|JapM=Dr. Mario & Bacteria Extermination | |||
|Ita=Dr. Mario & Sterminavirus | |||
|ItaM=Dr. Mario & Virus-buster | |||
}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/WiiWare/Dr-Mario-Germ-Buster-285018.html Official European Website] | *[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/WiiWare/Dr-Mario-Germ-Buster-285018.html Official European Website] | ||
*[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rAh60VoeueDCp9ZIIuwdNFOjc00Z-GgX Official American Website] | *[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rAh60VoeueDCp9ZIIuwdNFOjc00Z-GgX Official American Website] | ||
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