MapleStory
- August 9, 2012
- NEXON Korea Corporation
- 400h median play time
Get on SteamWelcome to MapleStory, the original side-scrolling MMORPG where epic adventure, action and good friends await you. With hundreds of hours of gameplay, this immersive role-playing experience will allow you to unleash your wild side as you create and train a mighty hero, conquer perilous dungeons, overcome terrifying bosses, socialize with your friends and much more. Your MapleStory begins today!
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique art style and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, making it fun for players who enjoy killing monsters.
- There is a variety of classes to choose from, and the game provides a nostalgic experience for long-time players.
- The game has a lot of events and community interactions, which can enhance the overall experience when playing with friends.
- The game suffers from severe technical issues, including frequent crashes, lag, and server instability, making it frustrating to play.
- Customer support is inadequate, with players facing difficulties in account recovery and unjust bans, leading to dissatisfaction.
- The game has become overly repetitive and grindy, with many players feeling that it has lost its charm and creativity over the years.
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story of MapleStory is generally appreciated for its charm and nostalgic value, with players noting that it has evolved from a more open-ended experience to a more guided one, which some find beneficial. However, many users express frustration with the game's current state, citing issues like low player populations in certain regions and the repetitive nature of quests, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the narrative. While the endgame content is seen as improved, the lack of a robust matchmaking system for party quests can hinder the experience for players seeking cooperative gameplay.
“The game has a nice story and the end game is quite better, and easier to get.”
“Also before there was a time where you had no quests and basically no one told you what to do, and while now it is a bit too guided it is definitely better, plus playing alone is an option now.”
“Maplestory was, and most likely is probably, one of my favorite MMORPGs because it was a cute styled game with very simple mechanics but also much to do.”
“For old players who are thinking to come back to MapleStory, I don't really recommend it, but for others, this might be a good pastime since you don't really need to be into it to level up anymore.”
“Even during that time period, I felt like there was never enough people to play because the world was so large and people were constantly doing their own thing trying to do whatever quest they thought they had to do, making it hard to find members for certain level party quests.”
“Without these two things, it gets really boring very fast; too much repetitive grinding for quests with drop rates being odd and sometimes making things last far longer than they should.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while early levels in the game offer quick progression, the grind intensifies significantly after level 200, especially for those not investing real money. The repetitive nature of grinding can become tedious, particularly in the 80s and beyond, though frequent events provide some relief and rewards. Overall, the game has evolved from its past grind-heavy mechanics, but many still find the current experience excessively grindy at times.
“The game can be excessively grindy and it feels like most of your time slaughtering the same enemy 200 times is wasted when you're only given a couple thousand experience.”
“Without these two things it gets really boring very fast, too much repetitive grinding for quests with drop rates being odd and sometimes making things last far longer than they should.”
“Gets a bit grindy past level 200 and gets a lot grindy past level 200 if you didn't pay a lot of real money into it.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some users noting frustrating inconsistencies, such as the need to switch between mouse and keyboard controls. However, the unique art style and enjoyable mechanics contribute to an immersive experience, reminiscent of classic MMORPGs like Maplestory, allowing players to engage for extended periods.
“The mechanics are pretty fun.”
“Immersive gameplay that you can sit down and just play for hours.”
“It has some serious frustrating issues with gameplay, like having to use the mouse to interact with NPCs when everything else is strictly keyboard controls.”
“The art style and gameplay are fairly unique as well.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find the soundtrack excellent and nostalgic, enhancing the overall experience, others criticize it for being too repetitive.
“The music is excellent and nostalgic.”
“I would suggest anyone to at least try it if they enjoy an MMO, especially one with unique sidescrolling graphics and a beautiful soundtrack.”
“The soundtracks are too repetitive.”
“The music lacks variety and becomes monotonous quickly.”
“The background tracks are forgettable and do not enhance the gameplay experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's unique sidescrolling graphics and art style are highly praised, making it a standout in the MMO genre. Coupled with a beautiful soundtrack, it offers a visually appealing experience that players are encouraged to try.
“The art style and gameplay are fairly unique as well.”
“I would suggest anyone to at least try it if they enjoy an MMO, especially one with unique sidescrolling graphics and a beautiful soundtrack.”
