MapleStory is a modern cartoon-style 2D side-scrolling online game, produced by the game developers WIZET and NEXON. Its international name is MapleStory, and in mainland China it is operated by Shanda Network under the name MapleStory Online. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, it is called MapleStory. According to official reports, the Korean version of MapleStory recently underwent the 'Jump Update,' adding a large amount of new content and adjustments to characters. There are also other game works under the name MapleStory: the FC game Takahashi Meijin's Adventure Island; the animated derivative MapleStory Tales; and the adapted online comic series Maple Leaf Badge. There is also a mobile game called MapleStory. Additionally, there are many web and standalone mini-games in the MapleStory series.
Chinese Name: 冒险岛
Foreign Name: MapleStory
Game Genre: Casual
Platform: PC, Online Game
Developer: WIZET
Publisher: NEXON
Release Date: 2004-07-23
Introduction
2D side-scrolling online game — MapleStory Online is Shanda Network's next online game following the introduction of Bubble Trouble. The entire game is presented in 2D and uses a horizontal scrolling movement approach different from other chibi 2D games. The design of varying scene heights divides the visual space into three layers: foreground (player activity area), static background, and interactive objects, which is not only original but also provides a highly realistic feel. The user interface is simple, differing from most mainstream 3D Internet-based games, with 2D graphics as the core, making it an accessible and easy-to-learn game.
Features
Concept Online Game
1) Characters in the game can jump freely, climb vines, ladders, or ropes, emphasizing action-oriented gameplay.
2) The online game is presented in a 2D horizontal scroll format, with graphics that are cute, lively, distinctive, and highlight player individuality.
3) Characters are depicted with three heads' height, emphasizing their cuteness.
4) Diverse item combinations and the paper doll (AVATAR) system allow players to freely mix and match tops, pants, shoes, hats, capes, and even hairstyles and eye accessories.
Character Settings
The game incorporates the long-popular paper doll (AVATAR) dress-up system, greatly increasing the freedom for players to customize characters, allowing them to dress their imagined characters as they wish.When creating a character, in addition to the distinction between male and female, each character also has various exciting combinations of eyes (3 types), hairstyles (3 types: crew cut, long hair, middle part), weapons (3 types, differing by profession), pants (2 types: blue, brown), shoes (4 types: red, yellow, blue, black), and accessories. From the very beginning, characters stand out, and their outfits can be fully displayed in the game screen, even small accessories can be clearly seen by players. When becoming a brave warrior or an archer, you can wear professional attire. Each profession's clothing differs in style and color, and even for the same profession, you can choose the outfit, pants, earrings, and shoes you like. Based on the player's preferences, hundreds of thousands of character appearances can be created. If players are still not satisfied, they can completely change the character's appearance through professional techniques such as beauty, hairstyling, or the in-game shop, allowing every player to become a unique protagonist in the game.\Task System\For beginners, the novice tasks are very helpful for familiarizing with the game and accumulating the initial resources. The novice task system in this game truly starts from the player's perspective, with detailed and patient explanations and interesting tests that allow new players to quickly get accustomed to the game. For higher-level players, each tier has corresponding tasks and rewards, giving players pleasant surprises and additional gains while fighting monsters. The game specially designs tasks that can only be completed as a team, where the leader and members each perform their duties and cooperate fully to be able to progress all the way to the final destination.
