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{{about|the game|the doctor persona of Luigi|[[Luigi#Dr. Mario series|Luigi § Dr. Mario series]]}} | |||
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|image=[[File:Logo EN - Dr. Luigi.png|250px]]<br>'''Logo of the game''' | |image=[[File:Logo EN - Dr. Luigi.png|250px]]<br>'''Logo of the game''' | ||
|developer=[[Arika]]<ref name="ND">Nintendo Direct 18.12.2013</ref><br>[[Nintendo SPD|Nintendo SPD Group No. 2]] | |developer=[[Arika]]<ref name="ND">Nintendo Direct 18.12.2013</ref><br>[[Nintendo SPD|Nintendo SPD Group No. 2]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| | |released={{released|USA|December 31, 2013|Japan|January 15, 2014|Europe|January 15, 2014|Australia|January 15, 2014}} | ||
|genre=[[Genre#Puzzle|Puzzle]] | |genre=[[Genre#Puzzle|Puzzle]] | ||
|modes=Single-player, multiplayer online | |modes=Single-player, multiplayer online | ||
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|platforms=[[Wii U]] | |platforms=[[Wii U]] | ||
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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]], [[ | '''''Dr. Luigi''''', known in Japan as '''''Dr. Luigi & Saikin Bokumetsu''''' (ドクタールイージ&細菌撲滅, lit. "Dr. Luigi & Bacteria Extermination") , 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 in ''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]'', Luigi wears the head mirror. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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The gameplay is very similar to the original ''Dr. Mario'' game. Players must eliminate viruses by stacking [[Capsule]]s on them so that a row of four or more of the same color is created. The objective for all the game modes is to eliminate all the viruses in the bottle, and in the multiplayer modes, be the first to eliminate all the viruses in the bottle. If the capsules stacked up to one of two middle columns in the topmost row, usually a capsule, the next capsule is blocked, causing the player to lose. In multiplayer games, losing this way is an automatic victory for the opponent. As a first in the ''Dr. Mario'' series, if a capsule is within a narrow gap and thus cannot rotate horizontally while vertical (or vice versa), rotating it will cause the colors of the capsule to switch places. This only applies to Retro Remedy. | The gameplay is very similar to the original ''Dr. Mario'' game. Players must eliminate viruses by stacking [[Capsule]]s on them so that a row of four or more of the same color is created. The objective for all the game modes is to eliminate all the viruses in the bottle, and in the multiplayer modes, be the first to eliminate all the viruses in the bottle. If the capsules stacked up to one of two middle columns in the topmost row, usually a capsule, the next capsule is blocked, causing the player to lose. In multiplayer games, losing this way is an automatic victory for the opponent. As a first in the ''Dr. Mario'' series, if a capsule is within a narrow gap and thus cannot rotate horizontally while vertical (or vice versa), rotating it will cause the colors of the capsule to switch places. This only applies to Retro Remedy. | ||
In this game, there is a new game mode called Operation L that involves the use of L-capsules, which are multicolored L-shaped capsules in reference to Luigi's initial. Rather than controlling a single capsule piece with two halves, the player controls two capsules (each with two halves) held together in a | In this game, there is a new game mode called Operation L that involves the use of L-capsules, which are multicolored L-shaped capsules in reference to Luigi's initial. Rather than controlling a single capsule piece with two halves, the player controls two capsules (each with two halves) held together in a blisterpack so that they form the letter "L". After any part of the L-capsule lands on something, the blisterpack will disappear, which causes the individual capsules to fall if they are not supported. If a capsule match is made after the L-capsule lands, the match will take priority, otherwise the capsules will succumb to gravity. Because of the larger capsule pack in Operation L, if one of the two middle columns in one of the two topmost rows is occupied from stacked capsules, the player will lose when the next piece is brought into the bottle. | ||
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|After a combo is created, the colors on the opponent's next capsule changes]] | [[File:Operation L Versus - Dr. Luigi.png|thumb|right|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. | ||
Another difference between the two modes is the amount of viruses. The amount of viruses for each level in Operation L is different from Retro Remedy. Both of them start with 4 viruses at level 0, but while the latter adds 4 more viruses for every extra level, the former only adds 1 extra virus per extra level. For example, at level 20, Retro Remedy starts with 84 viruses (4 + 20 * 4), while Operation L starts with 24 viruses (4 + 20 * 1) at the same level. The maximum amount of viruses that appear at the beginning of the level is 40 viruses in Operation L, and 96 viruses in Retro Remedy, which are reached at the minimum level of 36 and 23 respectively. | Another difference between the two modes is the amount of viruses. The amount of viruses for each level in Operation L is different from Retro Remedy. Both of them start with 4 viruses at level 0, but while the latter adds 4 more viruses for every extra level, the former only adds 1 extra virus per extra level. For example, at level 20, Retro Remedy starts with 84 viruses (4 + 20 * 4), while Operation L starts with 24 viruses (4 + 20 * 1) at the same level. The maximum amount of viruses that appear at the beginning of the level is 40 viruses in Operation L, and 96 viruses in Retro Remedy, which are reached at the minimum level of 36 and 23 respectively. | ||
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 | 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 will be played, and completing the 20th level at High speed in Classic one-player mode will result 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 later 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. For example, if they reached level 23 at Med speed or Normal difficulty (in Virus Buster), they cannot continue from level 23 at other speeds or difficulties unless they reached that level in that specific speed or 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 since then. | |||
==Game modes== | ==Game modes== | ||
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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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Level 20 High Cutscene - Dr. Luigi.png|Cutscene after beating Virus Level 20, High Speed | Level 20 High Cutscene - Dr. Luigi.png|Cutscene after beating Virus Level 20, High Speed | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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