Dr. Mario World (iOS and Android) Shutting Down October 31, 2021

[Kwyjor]

If you haven't played Dr. Mario World before, your time is running out.

End of service notice: The Dr. Mario World game's service will end on Oct. 31, 2021. Thank you very much to the players who have supported the game. For details, please check this link: https://t.co/fC5qnRnLFD

— Dr. Mario World (@Drmarioworld_EN) July 28, 2021

I feel pretty bad for those who were deeply invested in the game; it was something of a money-grabber. It's well-made: a lot of the characters are pretty neat, and it has all the classic tunes, even if they gameplay is rather distantly related to the original Dr. Mario. But a lot of the puzzles are a struggle to get through without powerups, and I'm pretty sure there are a lot of players in Versus Mode who spent their way to a significant advantage.

 

[Reploid]

Been Never able to play, cause it was region locked and apk versions were outdated. But if gameplay is not dr mario like, I prolly lost nothing.

 

[Xzi]

Well damn, that was a short run. They could've like...changed up the monetization scheme but nah, I guess it's easier to just dump it altogether? Really sucks from a preservation standpoint since I think you have to connect to a server on launch, game just goes poof unless someone emulates that.

 

[Kwyjor]

Well damn, that was a short run.

Two years? A little longer than Miitomo, and a lot longer than Pokemon Rumble Rush.

On that note, I thought it was kind of odd that they never tried to do the My Nintendo integration like they did with Pocket Camp, Fire Emblem Heroes, Rumble Rush, and Miitomo. I'm guessing it had something to do with the outside developers they used.

 

[BlazeMasterBM]

good.

 

[Bladexdsl]

typical nintendo shutting down stuff at no notice.

 

[Wavy]

Feel bad for the 2 people who play this glorified match-3 game.

no notice.

The tweet is literally a notice.

 

[Bladexdsl]

nintapple prob wasn't getting enough fools to spend money on it so they scrapped it

 

[Kwyjor]

nintapple prob wasn't getting enough fools to spend money on it so they scrapped it

Yes, they probably would prolong the life of the service if it was still profitable. That's just the sort of crazy maneuver Nintendo is known for.

 

[Luz Noceda]

If you haven't played Dr. Mario World before, your time is running out.

https://twitter.com/Drmarioworld_EN/status/1420195877822468098

I feel pretty bad for those who were deeply invested in the game; it was something of a money-grabber. It's well-made: a lot of the characters are pretty neat, and it has all the classic tunes, even if they gameplay is rather distantly related to the original Dr. Mario. But a lot of the puzzles are a struggle to get through without powerups, and I'm pretty sure there are a lot of players in Versus Mode who spent their way to a significant advantage.

YES One cash grab less
Now only MKT and then We Won
(I liked MKT if it wassn't pay to win )

 

[Bagel Le Stinky]

The game wasn't that great but they didn't need to take it away from EVERYONE

 

[Kwyjor]

YES One cash grab less
Now only MKT and then We Won

Super Mario Run, Pocket Camp, and Fire Emblem Heroes probably aren't going anywhere at this point.

I guess Super Mario Run must be low-maintenance since they never planned to release new content to begin with? Pocket Camp must surely be raking in the dough with its subscription plans. I've never touched Fire Emblem.

(On that note, they really need to add the Remix 10 music from Super Mario Run to Smash. Best thing about the game, I reckon.)

 

[Deleted member 546149]

I kinda forgot the game exsisted

 

[BlazeMasterBM]

that game, like every mobile game is a cash grabber. play classic dr. mario or dr. mario rx

 

[Kwyjor]

play classic dr. mario or dr. mario rx

It's completely different from those games, though. Something unique is going to be lost.

It might be a cash-grab, but it's still a step up from the rather shabby puzzle mode in Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure .

 

[D34DL1N3R]

The weird comments saying gameplay is nothing like the original have most likely never played this OR the original.

 

[Kwyjor]

The weird comments saying gameplay is nothing like the original have most likely never played this OR the original.

Sir, I have played plenty of both games and I can't imagine how you could say they bear anything more than a superficial resemblance, unless you're just looking for an argument.

 

[D34DL1N3R]

Sir, I have played plenty of both games and I can't imagine how you could say they bear anything more than a superficial resemblance, unless you're just looking for an argument.

Wait a second here. I gave an opinion and it still stands. Sounds to me like you're the one looking for an argument. Sorry I hurt your feelings. Have a great day!

 

[Kwyjor]

I gave an opinion and it still stands.

Someone who makes weird comments has most likely never posted on a message board before.

 

[Luz Noceda]

Maybe Nintendo will make Something like this for the Switch as Dr. Mario 99 (Dr Mario's 99 Viruses) or Something