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{{about|the game|the doctor persona of Luigi|[[ | {{about|the game|the doctor persona of Luigi|[[Luigi#Dr. Mario series|Luigi § Dr. Mario series]]}} | ||
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|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|release={{release|USA|December 31, 2013|Japan|January 15, 2014|Europe|January 15, 2014|Australia|January 15, 2014}} | |release={{release|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''''' 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. | ||
Due to the discontinuation of the Nintendo eShop on March 27th, 2023, it is no longer possible for players to purchase ''Dr. Luigi''. However, players who purchased the game before this date can still play it. | |||
==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|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. | ||
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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 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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