Dr. Mario & Puzzle League

Game Overview
Nintendo released Dr. Mario & Puzzle League for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, bundling two of their classic puzzle games into one portable package. It was a solid addition to the GBA library, especially for players who wanted quick, engaging games to pick up and play anywhere. The compilation didn't reinvent anything, but it offered a lot of value for puzzle fans during that era of handheld gaming.

In Dr. Mario, you control falling capsules, rotating them to match colors and eliminate viruses on the playing field. Puzzle League tasks you with swapping adjacent tiles to create rows or columns of three or more matching gems, causing a chain reaction of clears. Both games demand quick thinking and faster fingers as the pace steadily increases, pushing you to plan several moves ahead. The difficulty ramps up significantly in later stages, especially in Puzzle League's timed modes where the entire grid can rise and end your run. It feels intensely satisfying when you set off a huge combo and watch the screen clear in a cascade of colors.