Maple StoryGeneral Game InformationGeneral Game InformationQuick OverviewQuick Overview Cont.Story LinePlayer RolesInstillationUser InterfaceUser Interface Cont.Slide 11Slide 12Game PlayGame Play Cont.Slide 15Slide 16Slide 17Slide 18ScoringArtworkMonster ArtworkSound and MusicSpecial FeaturesManualBugsGame ReviewGame Review Cont.End of Class PresentationHow does it compare to similar games in the same genre?Better or worse then similar game?Appropriate AgeDesign MistakesSummarySummary ContWorth Purchasing?How could it be improved?Maple StoryBy: Nick MartineauGeneral Game InformationTitle: Maple StoryCompany: Wizet\NX GamesType: Side Scrolling 2D MMORPGPrice: FreeGeneral Game Information Hardware Specs:Quick OverviewMaple Story is the worlds first 2D side scrolling MMORPGOriginal target audience was for kids between the ages of 7-15 but the average age of a player is 24Over 1.5 Million people registered to playQuick Overview Cont.Four different flavors of the gameMapleGlobal – United StatesMapleSea – ChinaMapleKorea – KoreaMapleEurope – EuropeWith anywhere from 5-10 servers per flavor20 channels per serverStory LineNo real continuity to the game, do what you want, when you wantPlayer RolesFour different roles to playThiefBowmenMagicianWarriorInstillationGo to http://www.mapleglobal.com/ click on the download button and download the game.NOTE: The web page must be opened in Internet ExplorerAbout 200MBRun the downloaded file to installUser InterfaceUser Interface Cont.User Interface Cont.User Interface Cont.Fairly functional game play without to many problemsControls can be tricky, there are about 45 keys that are bound to various functionsBetter to use a gamepad with keyboard bindingsGame PlayGame Play Cont.Game Play Cont.Game Play Cont.Game Play Cont.Game Play Cont.Playing the game is quite simpleRun aroundKill stuffDo missionsGain expirenceLevel upDon’t dieScoringThere is no scoring in this game however you do receive drops and money (mesos) from monsters that are either traded in or used to buy various itemsExperienceArtworkVisually stunning for a 2D gameNot a lot of animationLots of monster artwork (about 2000 monsters in the game)Lots of item artwork (about 1000 items in the game)Monster ArtworkSound and MusicNot the best midi files everSome sound effects are cool others are annoyingAbility to shut the music/sound effects offSpecial FeaturesCash ShopThe way the game makes moneyCan buy different items, pets, gear, safety charms, etc…ManualNot an official game manual but there are several web sites that will help youwww.hidden-street.netwww.basilmarket.comBugsHacking!!!Game ReviewWhat is good/fun about the game?Its eclectic Easy to learn, easy to playGreat artwork for monsters, skills and worldsSocial interaction, play against the worldPlay for free, character never expiresUnlimited character levelsGame Review Cont.What is bad about the game?At level 60 it takes about 10 hours to level your character and grows every levelQuests don’t give enough experience at high levels (level 65 quest gives 10k exp when you need 1.9 Million to level) Hackers – VacHack, map hack, destroys the game and the economyEnd of Class PresentationQuestion?Comments?How does it compare to similar games in the same genre? Character types are similar (warrior, thief, mage, bowmen, etc…) 2D graphics makes the game easier to explore but doesn't give it any depth like 3D gamesFree to play, no monthly fees, no cost to buy the game, only pay if you want to buy something from the cash shopBetter or worse then similar game?BetterFree to play, easy to learnLots of things to do, lots of areas to exploreWorseNo depth to the gameWhile 2D is cool it gets old after a while, you cant run around monstersAppropriate AgeAs it was mentioned before, the target audience was for 7-15 year olds but the average player is 24Design MistakesAllow hackers to hack Not a full proof system to stop hackersGM’s don’t respond quick enough to players requestsSummaryStrengths2D art work is amazingLots of areas to exploreLots of game content (missions) to doTons of monstersLots of skillsUnlimited levelsFree to play and ownEclectic and funSummary ContWeaknesses2D gets old after a whileTakes forever to level as the character progressesHacking destroys the game economyMusic and sound effects get annoying after a while (thankfully you can shut them off)Worth Purchasing?Yes and no I supposeIts worth getting and playing but you don’t have to pay for itHow could it be improved?Get rid of the hackersCut down on the amount of experience needed to level in the latter levelsHave more quests that reward the player more
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