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MapleStory () is a free-to-play, 2D, side-scrolling massively multiplayer online role-playing game, developed by South Korean company Wizet and published by Nexon. Several versions of the game are available for specific countries or regions, published by various companies (such as Nexon).

Game data

Released
2012-08-09
User rating
3.02 / 5
Genres
Casual, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Platforms
PC
ESRB
Everyone 10+

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Game details · IGDB

50Critic score · 1 ratings
74User score · 53 ratings

Welcome 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!

Released
2003
Genres
Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Franchise
MapleStory
Developer
Wizet
Publisher
Shanda, Nexon Co. Ltd., AsiaSoft, Gamania

Key facts

Video game.title
MapleStory
Video game.developer
Wizet (2003~2005) Nexon(2005~)
Video game.composer
CODA SOUND (CODASOUND, LedZeper)Moonsoo Park (LoudBell Studio)Studio EIMM2UCreed SoundS.I.D-SoundSQUARE MUSIQASTERIA (NECORD)ESTIMATE (ESTi)Initium SoundLab
Video game.genre
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game
Video game.modes
Multiplayer
Video game.platforms
Microsoft Windows, macOS

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18 sections
Contents
  • Plot
  • Gameplay
  • Characters
  • Music
  • Development
  • Players and revenue
  • Microtransactions legal penalties
  • Related games
  • ''MapleStory DS''
  • ''MapleStory: Thief Edition'' and ''MapleStory: Cygnus Knights Edition''
  • ''MapleStory - The Girl's Fate''
  • ''MapleStory M''
  • ''MapleStory 2''
  • ''MapleStory R: Evolution''
  • ''MapleStory Universe''
  • Media adaptations
  • References
  • External links

MapleStory () is a free-to-play, 2D, side-scrolling massively multiplayer online role-playing game, developed by South Korean company Wizet and published by Nexon. Several versions of the game are available for specific countries or regions, published by various companies (such as Nexon).

Players traverse various worlds, including Maple World, the Arcane River between worlds, and the extraterrestrial world of Grandis, defeating monsters and developing their characters' skills and abilities as is typical in role-playing video games. Players can interact with others in many ways, including chatting and trading. Groups of players can band together in parties to hunt monsters and share rewards, and can also form guilds to interact more easily with each other. Players additionally have the option to visit the in-game "Cash Shop" to purchase a variety of character appearances or gameplay enhancements with real money or in-game currency obtained through various means.

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