Hidden Treasure - Maple Story

By Mazz
You have a “jump” button and an “attack” button, along with other useful keys for inventory management and character status. You can bind the keys any way you want, which is crucial in later areas of the game where you must manage ...

Finding free stuff on the internet is easy. Finding quality free stuff on the internet is near impossible. That’s why I have taken it upon myself to dig through the junk, to find the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. I will do my best every week to find FREE games that will not waste your time, or your patience.

No demos, no trial periods. Truly FREE game experiences for you to enjoy. This week is a great example of what is out there. It might actually be hard to call this game a “Hidden Treasure”, as it is a worldwide sensation. While certainly not as big here in the United States, Maple Story has captured the hearts of millions. This totally free MMORPG boasts all the features of main-stream MMOs, with absolutely zero cost to play. Check below to see it for yourself.
The best way categorize Maple Story, is a 2d MMORPG with platforming elements. As you can see, it’s not the easiest game to put into a specific genre. Regardless of how it plays, there is one thing you can call it, addictive. Maple Story will suck up any notion of a social life you may have and spit it back in your face. Additionally, between the cutesy characters and vibrant worlds, Maple Story might steal your girlfriend too.
The game starts out like most MMORPGs. After logging in, you pick a server and start to create a character. After you choose an outfit, a weapon, and a hair-style, the game begins. Maple Story is different in that sense from most MMORPGs, in that you do not choose an actual class until level 10. Maple Story has 4 distinct classes that you are able to choose from, including “Swordman”, “Magician”, “Archer”, or “Rogue”. Each of these classes branches out into another 3 different sub-classes, adding a wide-variety of powerful skills and magic abilities to each player.
The controls work like you would expect. You have a “jump” button and an “attack” button, along with other useful keys for inventory management and character status. You can bind the keys any way you want, which is crucial in later areas of the game where you must manage potions and a variety of different abilities. You start off in a sort of “tutorial” world, fighting simple monsters until you get enough levels to venture out into the real world.
The Maple story world is massive. You can play for days and still not have seen half of the areas available. There are urban themed areas, forest areas, and many many others. Maple Story also does an excellent job of adding some variety in the areas. Some areas will simply be “jumping puzzles”, classic platforming challenges that give you a much needed break from the grind of regular play.
Because let’s face it. The game is a grind. You walk forward, you hit the attack button till the enemy dies. You walk forward, you hit the attack button again. That being said, most players don’t even notice. You will grind out levels for days to be able to wear a hat that has a flower in it. You just can’t help it. The simplistic game play and anime visuals will draw you in and leave you wanting more.

There you have it. Give it a try, I promise you will not be disappointed. Plus, it’s free! What have you got to lose? Other than your social life that is.