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A reviewer in GamePro stated that the sharp controls and absorbing action made the game better and while complimenting the graphics and sounds, the reviewer said they "aren't key factors here.
Both GamePro and Nintendo Power found the highlights to be the "Mixed Match" mode and two-player modes respectively while saying the game may not have much to offer to players who already own either Tetris or Dr. Mario.
From retrospective reviews, IGN writer Fran Mirabella said the release was a "puzzle lover's dream cartridge", while fellow IGN writer Lucas M.
Writer Andromeda praised the Mixed Match mode and the controls, stating that they are "better as a pair than they were alone.
Author Andy Slaven praised the NES versions of the included games and compared the compilation to Super Mario All-Stars.
It contains enhanced remakes of Tetris (1989) and Dr. Mario (1990), which were originally released for both the Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy in North America.
Since its release, Tetris & Dr. Mario has sold 6 million copies, which a Kombo writer attributed to its Mixed Match mode.
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