(180 votes, average: 3.58 out of 5)
Loading ...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 has an absurdly high level cap, so, one can continue playing almost indefinitely!
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. +Unique party quests. +Excellent tutorial.
Cons: -Terribly slow leveling [Grind]. -Too many worthless skills. -Limited 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 four 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 also 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 option upon advancing to your first class. Mages are incredibly weak early on in the game, as they can’t cast spells until they actually become a mage, but after they get spells they are the fastest early game levelers.
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. You’ll never find yourself not knowing where to go or what to do for a quest as each quest is explained well using as few words as possible. Unlike other MMORPGs, MapleStory has surprisingly good translations and there are no grammatical or obvious spelling mistakes in the game.
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.
Maplestory Screenshots
by Koffie, on 06.21.08 @ 6:03 pm
Cool game,awesome yet simple design makes me coming back again and again.
Btw why link to the Global/NA site,not everyone is from NA and more and more countries/territories are getting their own versions.
So maybe it’s better to link to maplestory.com
by kyle, on 07.08.08 @ 2:36 pm
Someone talk me into downloanding this game….
I just can not force my self to play a 2d game like this. over 70 million accounts..crazy!
by Maverynthia, on 07.16.08 @ 7:22 pm
I would say another con to this game is the amount of bots on it :/ I could level effectively as the bots would keep stealing all my kills.
by KiraSatoshi, on 07.26.08 @ 4:43 am
boring… i couldnt go over lvl 31 all you do is grind.and the quest r boring. one fun thing though i was an assasin and i ks people a lot.
by Celine (Seaisli on MS), on 08.01.08 @ 9:12 am
Hey I’ve been on Maple Story for a long time now. I’ve got a few accounts: lv14, 24, 24, 27? and my main is level 40.
I’ve been taking breaks and all that, but it’s really fun.
I’d recommend it to anyone who has time. [:
Don’t let it get through your schoolwork, though.
Not good. -shakes head-
Do party quests. [:
They’ve released CARNIVAL PARTY QUESTS (CPQ)
And even though grinding *is* quite annoying since you can’t level up as fast,
SOCIALISE!
But still. Consider it !
~ Celine (Seaisli in Maple Global)
by Refkin, on 08.01.08 @ 11:38 am
Costumisation isnt that limited if you buy Cash shop things.
They tried to balance things making the mts ( Maplestory Trading System )
Where you can sell ingame items for Cash to spend in the Cash shop
by BlondPyro2, on 08.04.08 @ 12:16 am
Maple Story rocks i have lvl 39 wizard (ice/lightning) and lvl 32 Bandit and i never stop having fun! Also lvling got really easy since they added the monster carnival(CPQ). It really was pretty easy to lvl before any way. Al you have to do is the other Party Quests. Maple Story is super fun and easy i think and everyone should try to play it at least once. It looked dumb but was really fun and addicting.
P.S. dont type maplestory.com or nexon.com type mapleglobal.com and you go right to home page.
P.P.S. basilmarket.com is a place were you bid on or sell in-game items and you meet in-game and buy/sell to other people. It is super cool. If you have a Maple Story account check out basil market. High lvl not needed.
by Nick, on 08.05.08 @ 4:35 pm
Maple story is the best game in the world and I aprrove it for everyone in the world =D
by blinkz, on 08.18.08 @ 2:40 pm
it can be addictive game if you have friends (real friends) playing
there. They have lots of stuff like party quests, monster carnival, bosses like zakum and horntail and many more.
But the leveling is quite slow and (a bit) boring while grinding.
Anyway, slow leveling avoid us to level fast. (look at cabal online and see how many ppl reach maximum level now). But still, i don like the hard leveling system.
by elcactuar, on 08.19.08 @ 7:31 pm
i would recommend playing the global version first, and then looking on the internet for private servers as it is much more fun because of the hightened exp, money and item drop rates, plus there are no bots
by Btrtoast, on 08.19.08 @ 9:48 pm
I hate it. If your considering it dont do it!!!
by Ryuzenshu, on 08.22.08 @ 3:48 pm
Maplestory eh?
a very addicting game imo.
The Lvling system tho, is ridiculous. its a HUGE grindfest, yes i know,”do some PQs to lvl then nub!”, but doing that for hours gets boring. its a fun game to hang out and meet up with friends on tho.
unless u have time for endless PQs or grinding, dont even think about getting high lvl.
the general community is shit. u are labeled as a “noob” VERY VERY easily, this makes it kinda hard for alot of people who are new to the game. The KSing by higher lvls is also VERY annoying, be prepared to get you kills stolen if ur not completely alone in the area or not a high lvl.
Overall. For people wanting to play a serious MMORPG with a good lvling system, i dont recommend this game. But for those who just want a good time with friends, i recommend it.
-End Of Statement-
by William, on 08.30.08 @ 7:39 pm
Well, I played through this summer, I liked, but I only made 30 lvls in 1 month of constant playing everyday) I hate to be Ksed and to be threated like a noob often. I would like to play a high level acc but you can’t buy MS accounts, its forgiven.. Well I say: play as long As you like it and don’t force yourself to play it because it’s kinda addictive.
WILL\
by Reece, on 08.30.08 @ 8:02 pm
I’ve also played this game for quite a while (main is lv 60), and I can say this is a great game for newbies to the whole mmorpg genre. And it can get pretty addicting. But as said leveling is REALLY slow. -_- It took me like 4 months of 6hour a day playing to get my main to 60. It’s very painful. A great starter game, just dont expect to get to your 3rd job advancement (level 70)that easily
by Cross, on 09.08.08 @ 10:18 pm
This is a great game and it’s very addictive!!! XD It may log you out (that was annoying)!!! This is a great game i reccomend this to people who like 2D games!!!!
by J, on 09.20.08 @ 10:37 am
ryuzenshu took the words out of my mouth b4 they were even assembled, well put! XD ya i played it with a friend who was addicted to the point he had his parents playing, sad part is his dad was higher lvl than him.. lol i like the idea that u can trade in ur game items for cs currency, its a great idea and should b done with more games but yes the grinding is RIDICULOUS!!!!!! unless u plan to bot or grind til ur using a walker to leave ur computer chair dont waste ur time with it, if u want a 2d mmorpg i would recommend pi story, its still in open beta but its showing promise, same play-style involving u controlling ur characters every action, none of the click and kill grinding and ur almost always with a party full of lvl hungry and quest hungry people. not to mention it has depth perception with maple story its like playing as a cyclopes, wat is this? mario with weapons? gimme a break..