MapleStory is a 2-D side-scrolling online mmorpg with a large community that has a lot of unique classes and quests. It has unique cartoon-like graphics and a wide array of fun, platforming party quests. Maplestory does not have a maximum level, so, one can continue playing forever!

Maplestory Information
Game Title : Maple Story
Genres: 2D, Fantasy, MMORPG
Publisher : Nexon
Developer : Wizet
Area : USA / Global
Official Site : Click Here
Platforms: Windows XP / Vista

Pros: +Huge community [Over 70 Million accounts worldwide], +Fun and unique platforming quests, +Unique side scrolling game play, +Party quests, +Good tutorial

Cons: -Terribly slow leveling [Grind], -Too many worthless skills, -Not enough player customization, -Cash shop items imbalance the game. [2X Xp Cards]

MapleStory Reviewed

MapleStory is one of the best free online mmorpgs available on the internet. Don’t let the graphics turn you off from the game, as the game is quite addictive. When you first start playing the game, you begin with a short and informative tutorial that teaches you the basics of the game without boring you to death. You start off as a Novice and can choose one of the base starting classes at level 10 or 8, depending on which class you choose to become. The 4 starting classes are Mage, Warrior, Thief and Bowman.

MapleStory is actually a surprisingly balanced game, as no class is “gimp” or underpowered and no single class is overpowered. MapleStory understands that it’s difficult to level a mage early game, so the game allows mages to change into their first job at level 8 rather than 10, as they have to pump their intelligence rather than their strength as there is no attribute reset upon choosing your class. They are incredibly weak early on in the game, as they can’t cast spells until they actually become a mage.

MapleStory is one of the better mmropgs out there because is the game is very simple. Anyone can start playing the game and get the hang of it within minutes, as it doesn’t have a complex skill system or frustrating controls and the game is simply VERY straightforward. You’ll never find yourself not knowing where to go or what to do for a quest.

One major complaint about the game is that after you hit level 40 or so, grinding becomes a huge chore. It seems that the amount of XP that you need to level grows exponentially as you level making leveling extremely slow. Additionally, when you die at higher levels, you can lose lose over an hour’s worth of experience which can be extremely frustrating. Aside from the slow leveling, MapleStory is one of the better MMOs out there and is definitely worth a download.

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