Talk:Dr. Mario

message: what a mess, there is a dr. mario article, which is more a series article, the is a sdr mario (video game) article and the template doesn't contain half of the games like dr. wario...
Romanista 09:32, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: double articles

message: Hey, the patent says that the random number data is stored in the ROM. Wouldn't that mean that Dr. Mario clones that generate random number data without using a ROM (for example, on computers or CD-ROM-based consoles) not fall under the patent? Heck, if it turns out that Dr. Mario doesn't actually store random numbers in the ROM but instead uses a normal random number generator, it might not even be under its own patent! - furrykef (Talk at me) 21:11, 25 Apr 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  The patent 

message: I removed the sentence:
:Conor Houghton recently set the world record by scoring a whopping 396,000 points shattering the former record of 96,000 points.
because it is almost certainly untrue, if it is true, some support is needed. Notjim 22:17, 10 October 2005 (UTC)
replies: text: I also doubt that its true. I just did a Google search  and couldn't find anything relevant--TBC???  ??? ??? 07:21, 24 April 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  World record 

message: Does anybody know of any place where I can find source code for a Dr. Mario clone?  I have to make a clone of my own in Visual Basic (hehe... advanced) for my school and it'd be nice to see how somebody else did it. BirdValiant 03:42, 8 April 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Source Code 

message: Fifteen minutes and fourty-four seconds (15:44) into Karn Evil 9, during the Second Impression, you can hear a very distinct melody. The very familiar measure sounds identical to one in Dr. Mario, the song Chill, at one minute and twenty-nine seconds (1:29). Although there is no evidence I know about that says the creators of the game borrowed the melody from the song it is not an uncommon finding in the video game world. Other infamous video game themes including ones from classics like Doom also feature "stolen" melodies. Is this relevant enough to be featured?
--The Skunk 07:47, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Karn Evil 9 

message: Is there any evidence that there are lyrics to the music in the game? The entire haircut and barber talk in the gameplay section seems to be completely made up. My searches in Google only bring up this article, so I've removed it. If someone can find some adequate proof, feel free to put it back. --Jacquismo 01:25, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Time to get a haircut"?? 

message: WAT R THE SPECIFIC DATES OF THE JAPANESE N AMERICAN RELEASES —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.195.132.253 (talk) 20:04, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  SPECIFIC DATES 

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thread_title: Fair use rationale for Image:Dr-Mario NESscreen.jpg

message: There is a not so known Korean Dr. Mario rip-off called Dr. Hello made in 1991 by Sis Corp for MSX and then ported to SG-1000. I think that the MSX version is very, very rare to find, because there is no ROM of it. Only there's a rom of the SG-1000 version and one that is a SG-1000 ROM converted to MSX. The game has also adult stuff, like nude nurses. Also, looks like the SMS is compatible with the SG-1000, because the game is sometimes confused with a SMS game. Also, I think it was originally made for the Samsung Gam*Boy, that is a SMS clone that runs SMS games.
Here are some sources (I think that those are the only internet pages about this game):
Converted MSX ROM:
http://www.icongames.com.br/msxfiles/drhello/index.htm
Gameplay video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqgUa-uZlus
Information (1):
http://gonintendo.com/?p=71194
Information (2):
http://www.gamesniped.com/2009/02/01/sega-master-system-dr-hello-reproduction/
SMS (or SG-1000, I don't know why it says SMS) rom:
http://smspower.org/db/dr_hello-sms-kr.shtml
Those are the only sources I found, and I think the only sources in internet.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.231.97.147 (talk) 21:50, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Rip-off Dr. Hello 

message: * http://www.google.com.hk/search?hl=en&safe=active&q=%22Dr.+Mario%22+site%3Awww.nintendo.co.jp%2F&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
--222.64.213.102 (talk) 09:58, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  It's hard to find the download site.... 

message: i've read elsewhere in wiki, that the black & white game boy cartridge can play on game boy color with a special palette.
Game boy color can add colors to games, but yes, i've just try it and it works. It is not as good as the NES version, or as other game boy color games, but it has colors.
but... i got this game befor super game boy and game boy color cames out, back in 1992 ! that is amazing.
Super mario land (1) and alleyway have their very own palettes too, but they're crappy, Dr mario is very nice !  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.8.212.160 (talk) 16:50, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  COLOR ??? 

message: "While parents were critical of the premise due to its inclusion of medicine in a children's game..."
...what the hell?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.13.141.30 (talk) 18:44, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Yes, what's the problem? Salvidrim (talk) 22:31, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
thread_title: Reception:

message: I was able, after much searching, to find the full quote. Here it is:
*"This is similar to playing Tetris, but with colorful pills instead.  Parental groups were upset with Nintendo at their choice of content, since many parents disagreed with the use of medicine in the game.  Nintendo basically told these groups that they could bite the "Big N" and kept producing this title (which parents bought for their children anyway)."
:::Video Game Bible, 1985-2002 By Andy Slaven, p.102
So it seems the quote is verifiable indeed.  Whether it should be presented as fact (as it is now) or as Mr. Slaven's opinion (or account of the situation) is more debatable. --Salvidrim! T·C 08:14, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Added the relevant part of the quote and converted {cite web} to {cite book} properly. Salvidrim! 05:49, 6 December 2011 (UTC)
thread_title: Video Game Bible Quote

message: This simply needs approbation from two uninvolved editors. My reason for nominating the article follow: 
*A-class (as opposed to GA or FA) is more about the article's completeness than its outstanding quality; I believe Dr. Mario (video game) is as complete as it will ever be, thus believe it should be A-Class. Other more stylistic concerns will be worked on before or during an upcoming FAC. Salvidrim!
===RE: A-class assesment===
it seems to me that this article meets all nessary critiera for an A-class aritcle, However in reviewing this aritcle I found one minor gamatical error, which I fixed. Think this article should be reviewd by at least one other editor for any other grammer or spelling errors, then promoted to A-class — Preceding unsigned comment added by 16bitz (talk • contribs)  14:38, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: I did a lot of edits, which includes general fix ups and rewording, during in the past hour. Anyone want to take a final review before promoting to A-class? --ThomasO1989 (talk) 16:01, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  A-class assessment 

message: it seems to me that this article meets all nessary critiera for an A-class aritcle, However in reviewing this aritcle I found one minor gamatical error, which I fixed. Think this article should be reviewd by at least one other editor for any other grammer or spelling errors, then promoted to A-class — Preceding unsigned comment added by 16bitz (talk • contribs)  14:38, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: I did a lot of edits, which includes general fix ups and rewording, during in the past hour. Anyone want to take a final review before promoting to A-class? --ThomasO1989 (talk) 16:01, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
thread_title: RE: A-class assesment

message: I have now twice reverted the removal by 50.121.5.250 of SNES from console list. I've invited the user to participate in this discussion... although it is a well-sourced fact, so I am unsure what discussion there is to be had. I am eager to hear his viewpoint, however. Salvidrim! ✉ 06:39, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Actually, scratch that, I misunderstood the user's edits -- he tried adding the console to the list, not removing it. However, a game called Dr. Mario was indeed never released on SNES; a game called Tetris & Dr. Mario was, and included a version of this game. Salvidrim! ✉ 07:00, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Now the editor has removed Nintendo Power from the list, while that is an appropriately sourced fact... I'm not sure what exactly is going but I've urged the user to come here to discuss. Salvidrim! ✉ 07:06, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: I'd say that equilibrium will probably be re-established sooner or later. The details referred to look to be relatively minor and this isn't a BLP, so there shouldn't need to be any rush to deal with repeated attempts to change the content. I expect that other editors familiar with the topic will chime in and consensus will become evident. -- Trevj (talk) 05:10, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  <del>Removal</del> Addition of [[SNES]] from console list 

message: I removed a bit of text about people holding arcade high scores because I could not find coverage of the fact in reliable, independent sources, and as such the information appears to be non-notable. :) ·Salvidrim!· ✉ 16:18, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Arcade High Score 

message: In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, for Mario's normal trophy it says:
A familiar overall-clad figure who is Nintendo's flagship character. His courage and jumping ability have seen him through countless adventures. He's a multitalented plumber with the knowledge of a physician, a top-notch golfer, and a veteran tennis umpire. Is his jumping prowess a boon from his girder-climbing days?
It's almost certain that they are talking about Dr. Mario. Should we call him a physician then? --GameBoyMad (talk) 15:40, 16 September 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: No. It simply states he's a plumber with the knowledge of a physician. That's not stating someone is literally a physician, you'd need a reliable source that specifically states he's a  physician. --Marty Goldberg (talk) 15:58, 16 September 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Proof that Dr. Mario is a physcian. 

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message: The prototype of this game was titled Virus, not to be confused with ports of Zarch. Is there a more reliable source for this than The Cutting Room Floor (earlier, later)? --Damian Yerrick (talk) 22:36, 16 April 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: My feeling is that any mention of this would belong better either  at Virus (disambiguation)#Video games or as a hatnote on Zarch, but I'm not sure whether posting on one of those other talk pages would be considered forum shopping. I have nothing to offer on the sourcing question. --SoledadKabocha (talk) 05:33, 24 April 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: WP:DABRELATED requires that the target page (in this case, Dr. Mario) mention the term (in this case, the title Virus). Without mention in this article, I can't justify a link from Virus (disambiguation) or the top of Zarch, and without an additional secondary source, I can't justify mention in this article. --Damian Yerrick (talk) 15:16, 26 May 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: I had realized, several days earlier, that my original reply was essentially useless for just this reason. I apologize for my sloppiness, in particular not making more time to actually look for sources. (To clarify: I can think of a handful of other websites that mention the Virus prototype, but none are anywhere near reliable.) --SoledadKabocha (talk) 06:12, 28 May 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Prototype titled Virus 

message: I just figured that Capsule SE made by m-bounce was cloning the Dr. Mario, right? Apollo C. Quiboloy fans (talk) 13:05, 21 October 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Capsule SE cloning the game 

message: According to ShiroBrawl, the fever theme was used in Puyopuyo Tetris, even though Sega own Nintendo's intellectual properties/licensed rights. ACQ322Acuity (answer me) 00:59, 20 January 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  Fever theme in [[Puyo Puyo Tetris]]