MapleStory Summary
MapleStory is a free 2D platform MMORPG developed by the Korean company Wizet. Several versions of the game are available for specific countries or regions, and each is published by various companies such as Wizet and Nexon. Although playing the game is free, character appearances and gameplay enhancements can be purchased from the "Cash Shop" using real money. MapleStory has a combined total of well over 100 million user accounts in all of its versions. Maple Global, is for players mainly in N-America and has over 10 million players.
In the game, players travel the "Maple World", defeating monsters and developing their characters' skills and abilities as is typical in RPG. Players can interact with others in many ways, such as through trading, chatting and playing minigames. Groups of players can band together in parties to hunt monsters and share the rewards. Players can also join a guild to interact more easily with each other.
