MapleStory is a side-scrolling massively multiplayer online role-playing game, originally developed by Wizet and later published by Nexon. It became widely known for its colorful 2D art style, character customization, social gameplay, and frequent content updates. Players explore a fantasy world, complete quests, fight monsters, and team up with others in cooperative adventures. The franchise later expanded into anime, merchandise, and other media, but the main original title is the game itself.