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:''For information on his default persona, see [[Mario]].'' | :''For information on his default persona, see [[Mario]].'' | ||
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{{Infobox Character General | {{Infobox Character General | ||
|name = Dr. Mario | |name = Dr. Mario | ||
|image = [[File:DrMarioWorldArtwork.png|200px|Dr. Mario]] | |image = [[File:DrMarioWorldArtwork.png|200px|Dr. Mario]] | ||
|caption = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert | |caption = [[File:MarioSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]] | ||
Official artwork of Dr. Mario from ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario | Official artwork of Dr. Mario from ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario World}}''. | ||
|firstgame = ''{{b|Dr. Mario|game}}'' (1990) | |firstgame = ''{{b|Dr. Mario|game}}'' (1990) | ||
|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | |games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|lastappearance= ''{{s|mariowiki| | |lastappearance= ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart Tour}}'' (2022 update) | ||
|console = Nintendo Entertainment System<br>Game Boy | |console = Nintendo Entertainment System<br>Game Boy | ||
|species = {{s|mariowiki|Human}} | |species = {{s|mariowiki|Human}} | ||
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:Dr.Marioartwork.png|thumb|left|100px|Official artwork of Dr. Mario from ''Dr. Mario''. This appearance partially inspired his design for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.]] | [[File:Dr.Marioartwork.png|thumb|left|100px|Official artwork of Dr. Mario from ''Dr. Mario''. This appearance partially inspired his design for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.]] | ||
Dr. Mario is | Dr. Mario is simply [[Mario]] wearing a doctor's garb. In his [[mariowiki: Dr. Mario (game)|eponymous debut game]], he takes a break from adventuring in order to work in a virus research lab at the {{s|mariowiki|Mushroom Kingdom Hospital}} alongside [[Princess Peach|Nurse Toadstool]].<ref>"I'm Mario. How's it going? Over the last few years, I've been involved in some pretty wild adventures. Now, believe it or not, I work in the virus research lab at the Mushroom Kingdom Hospital." ''Dr. Mario'' instruction manual for NES, page 3.</ref> When an experiment goes wrong, the hospital is flooded with three differently colored types of {{s|mariowiki|Virus}}es.<ref>"One of the experiments has gone out of control. The viruses are spreading quickly!" ''Dr. Mario'' instruction manual for NES, page 3.</ref> Arming himself with {{s|mariowiki|Megavitamin}}s—a medicine of his own invention<ref>"I have just developed a new vitamin that should be able to take care of it. I sure hope this stuff works!" ''Dr. Mario'' instruction manual for NES, page 3.</ref>—Dr. Mario sets out to neutralize the outbreak. | ||
''Dr. Mario''{{'}}s gameplay sees Dr. Mario throwing Megavitamins into a prescription bottle. Afterward, the player can move and land them on Viruses, which spawn throughout the bottle. [[wikipedia:Tile-matching video game|Connecting a line of four or more]] halves will make those halves disappear. If the other halves were suspended at the time, they will resume falling, but cannot be controlled any more. Connecting a line of three or more halves of Megavitamins to a Virus of the corresponding color, the Virus disintegrates. As such, blue Megavitamins eliminate | ''Dr. Mario''{{'}}s gameplay sees Dr. Mario throwing Megavitamins into a prescription bottle. Afterward, the player can move and land them on Viruses, which spawn throughout the bottle. [[wikipedia:Tile-matching video game|Connecting a line of four or more]] halves will make those halves disappear. If the other halves were suspended at the time, they will resume falling, but cannot be controlled any more. Connecting a line of three or more halves of Megavitamins to a Virus of the corresponding color, the Virus disintegrates. As such, blue Megavitamins eliminate Chill Viruses (blue), red Megavitamins eliminate Fever Viruses (red), and yellow Megavitamins eliminate Weird Viruses (yellow). Removing all of the Viruses on the screen advances the player to the next level. If the player runs out of Megavitamins or the bottle becomes completely filled with viruses still alive, the game ends. | ||
Although subsequent ''Dr. Mario'' games retain the core gameplay, with some also introducing new mechanics, only two other installments feature actual story modes like the first installment. In ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario 64}}'', Dr. Mario seeks to reclaim his Megavitamins after they are stolen by {{s|mariowiki|Mad Scienstein}} on behalf of his master, {{s|mariowiki|Rudy}}. However, Dr. Mario also has to contend with [[Wario]], who seeks to steal the Megavitamins from Mad Scienstein and sell them for money. | |||
In ''Dr. Mario | In ''{{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario World}}'', the potential of an outbreak in the Mushroom Kingdom first mentioned in ''Dr. Mario'' comes to pass: red, blue and yellow Viruses appear en masse and are joined by the debuting green, light-blue, purple and pink Viruses. In response, Dr. Mario sets out to cure local inhabitants of their infections; beginning with level 11, he is joined by Dr. Peach in her bid to help the [[mariowiki:Toad (species)|Toads]], as well as Dr. [[Bowser]], who wants to cure his minions himself. However, they are also joined by several other doctors (including [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], [[Toad]], {{s|mariowiki|Toadette}}, [[Bowser Jr.]], the [[Koopalings]], Wario, [[Waluigi]], [[Princess Daisy]], [[Rosalina]], [[Luma]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Diddy Kong]]) and, for the first time in the series, assistants from a variety of species within the ''Mario'' series. | ||
Dr. Mario appeared in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit}}'' as an outfit. He made his playable ''Mario Kart'' series debut in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart Tour}}'' in a May 2022 update, being added as a driver alongside Dr. Luigi. | |||
Dr. Mario has also made a number of cameos outside of his home series. Most notably, he appears in the [[mariowiki:WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]] series via two {{s|mariowiki|microgame}}s based on his debut game, while his medical garb can be unlocked in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Maker}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Odyssey}}''. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, Dr. Mario is usually depicted as being slower, yet stronger, than his normal self. A trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' attributes his sluggishness to lack of exercise, whereas ''SSB4'' variously attributes this to his white coat or medical doctorate status. In regard to Dr. Mario's raw strength, [[Palutena's Guidance]] attributes it to his knowledge of anatomy. | Dr. Mario has also made a number of cameos outside of his home series. Most notably, he appears in the [[mariowiki:WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]] series via two {{s|mariowiki|microgame}}s based on his debut game, while his medical garb can be unlocked in ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Maker}}'' and ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario Odyssey}}''. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, Dr. Mario is usually depicted as being slower, yet stronger, than his normal self. A trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' attributes his sluggishness to lack of exercise, whereas ''SSB4'' variously attributes this to his white coat or medical doctorate status. In regard to Dr. Mario's raw strength, [[Palutena's Guidance]] attributes it to his knowledge of anatomy. | ||
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According to Sakurai, Dr. Mario himself also had his attributes modified,<ref name=Source/> which is reflected in him being stronger than Mario. Although this stronger power was supposed to be counterbalanced by slower speed as noted within Dr. Mario's {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} trophy, in actuality, almost all of Dr. Mario's speed attributes are equal to Mario's. The only exception is his [[air speed]], which is actually faster than Mario's. Outside of this, the only instance in which Dr. Mario is slower than his normal self is in regard to his neutral attack. | According to Sakurai, Dr. Mario himself also had his attributes modified,<ref name=Source/> which is reflected in him being stronger than Mario. Although this stronger power was supposed to be counterbalanced by slower speed as noted within Dr. Mario's {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} trophy, in actuality, almost all of Dr. Mario's speed attributes are equal to Mario's. The only exception is his [[air speed]], which is actually faster than Mario's. Outside of this, the only instance in which Dr. Mario is slower than his normal self is in regard to his neutral attack. | ||
Thanks to Dr. Mario's superior KO potential and his mobility being marginally better than Mario's, he has fared better than his normal self within the competitive scene. As such, Dr. Mario is currently ranked | Thanks to Dr. Mario's superior KO potential and his mobility being marginally better than Mario's, he has fared better than his normal self within the competitive scene. As such, Dr. Mario is currently ranked 11th out of 26 on the [[tier list]]; this places him at the top of the D tier, and renders him the highest ranking mid-tier character. | ||
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===Trophies=== | ===Trophies=== | ||
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}} | {{main|List of SSBM trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)}} | ||
Dr. Mario, like the rest of the playable characters, has three different trophies dedicated to him. The Viruses from the ''Dr. Mario'' game also appear as a trophy. His {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} trophy is as follows: | |||
'''Dr. Mario''' | |||
''Immaculate in his medical garb, Dr. Mario destroys killer viruses with his amazing vitamin capsules. With his dedicated nurse, Princess Peach, at his side, Dr. Mario spends day and night in his laboratory working on new miracle cures. Somehow he's managed to keep up with all the new viruses that have arisen over the years.'' | |||
* Dr. Mario, 10/90 (NES,GB) | |||
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| | <gallery> | ||
Dr. Mario Trophy Melee.png|Dr. Mario [Classic Mode] trophy | |||
| | Dr. Mario Trophy (Smash).png|Dr. Mario [Smash, Adventure Mode] trophy | ||
Dr. Mario Trophy (Smash 2).png|Dr. Mario [Smash, All-Star Mode] trophy | |||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ||
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| {{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario}} | | {{s|mariowiki|Dr. Mario}} | ||
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Unlike in ''Melee'', Dr. Mario now properly functions as a stronger, yet slower version of Mario: he still possesses noticeably more power overall than his normal self (which has been increased even further since ''Melee''), but he is now noticeably slower overall. Although Dr. Mario's overall frame data is very fast like Mario's, both his combo game and recovery are noticeably worse than his normal self's, with the latter trait's weakness being attributed to his slower mobility. | Unlike in ''Melee'', Dr. Mario now properly functions as a stronger, yet slower version of Mario: he still possesses noticeably more power overall than his normal self (which has been increased even further since ''Melee''), but he is now noticeably slower overall. Although Dr. Mario's overall frame data is very fast like Mario's, both his combo game and recovery are noticeably worse than his normal self's, with the latter trait's weakness being attributed to his slower mobility. | ||
These factors have resulted in Dr. Mario's tier status and tournament representation both suffering from a vast downturn compared to his appearance in ''Melee''. To reflect this, Dr. Mario is ranked | These factors have resulted in Dr. Mario's tier status and tournament representation both suffering from a vast downturn compared to his appearance in ''Melee''. To reflect this, Dr. Mario is currently ranked 49th out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing him in the F tier and rendering him a low-tier character. | ||
===Trophies=== | ===Trophies=== | ||
{{ | :'''Dr. Mario''' | ||
:{{Flag|North America}} ''In the 1990 puzzle game Dr. Mario, Mario threw on a white coat and decided to take a shot at that whole "medicine" thing. In this game, he's a balanced fighter who can throw Megavitamin capsules and nimbly deflect blows with his Super Sheet. He's not quite as quick as normal Mario, but his attacks deal a bit more damage.'' | |||
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''In Dr. Mario, released in Europe in 1991, Mario threw on a white coat and decided to have a bash at the whole medicine thing. In this game, he's an all-rounder who can throw Megavitamin capsules and nimbly deflect blows with his Super Sheet. He's not quite as quick as normal Mario, but his attacks deal a bit more damage.'' | |||
:'''Dr. Mario (Alt.)''' | |||
:{{Flag|North America}} ''Mario and Dr. Mario are only slightly different. Basically, Dr. Mario is stronger, but his MD slows his speed and lowers his jump. He also has a move Mario doesn't: Dr. Tornado, a down special that can trap opponents before launching them. You can move left and right while doing it and press the button repeatedly to rise into the air.'' | |||
| | :{{Flag|Europe}} ''Mario and Dr. Mario are only slightly different. Basically, Dr. Mario is stronger, but his heavy coat affects his speed and jumping. He also has a move Mario doesn't: Dr. Tornado, a down special that can trap opponents before launching them. You can move left and right while doing it and press the button repeatedly to rise into the air.'' | ||
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| | <gallery> | ||
DrMarioTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS) | |||
DrMarioTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U) | |||
| | DrMarioAltTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS) | ||
DrMarioAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U) | |||
| | </gallery> | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
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Dr. Mario returns as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. He still functions as a stronger and slower version of {{SSBU|Mario}}, yet has nevertheless been marginally decloned: Dr. Mario now has slightly higher [[traction]], a new and significantly stronger back throw, and updated animations for his idle pose and Super Sheet. Aside from these changes, Dr. Mario has also gained a new down aerial, which possesses [[meteor smash]]ing potential like his normal self's forward aerial. | Dr. Mario returns as an unlockable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. He still functions as a stronger and slower version of {{SSBU|Mario}}, yet has nevertheless been marginally decloned: Dr. Mario now has slightly higher [[traction]], a new and significantly stronger back throw, and updated animations for his idle pose and Super Sheet. Aside from these changes, Dr. Mario has also gained a new down aerial, which possesses [[meteor smash]]ing potential like his normal self's forward aerial. | ||
Despite the term "Echo Fighter" being used in ''Ultimate'' to denote | Despite the term "[[Echo Fighter]]" being used in ''Ultimate'' to officially denote clone characters, Dr. Mario is not labeled as such presumably because of his subtle mechanical differences. | ||
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===Spirit=== | ===Spirit=== | ||
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**He is the only character in the series whose voice clips are shared with another character, although Luigi used to share Mario’s voice clips as well with the only difference being his voice having a higher pitch. | **He is the only character in the series whose voice clips are shared with another character, although Luigi used to share Mario’s voice clips as well with the only difference being his voice having a higher pitch. | ||
*Dr. Mario is the first fighter to return after skipping a previous installment. | *Dr. Mario is the first fighter to return after skipping a previous installment. | ||
*Dr. Mario is the only {{uv|Mario}} fighter to skip an installment of ''Super Smash Bros.'' | *Dr. Mario is the only {{uv|Mario}} fighter to skip an installment of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series (that being ''Brawl'') and to return as a playable character in the next (that being ''Smash 4''). | ||
**Unfinished data, however, indicates that he might have been intended to make a playable appearance in that installment as well. | **Unfinished data, however, indicates that he might have been intended to make a playable appearance in that installment as well. | ||
*As of ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', Dr. Mario is also the only character of any kind to have attributes affected by [[equipment]]-esque multipliers. | *As of ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', Dr. Mario is also the only character of any kind to have attributes affected by [[equipment]]-esque multipliers. |