MapleStory online game expands to PHL
Written by: TJD
Publication: GMA News - SciTech
Date published: February 22, 2012 at 6:16 PM
MapleStory, the 2D side-scrolling multiplayer online role-playing game that has gained a large following in Southeast Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia, is now with a localized version dubbed MapleSEA.
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Asiasoft Online said MapleStory is the answer to requests from Filipino gamers about the availability of MapleSEA in the Philippines.
"We are very delighted and excited to expand into the Philippines with the launch of MapleSEA. It gives us great honour and pleasure to be able to bring the MapleSEA experience in its entirety to the fans in the country, that will include more great content, exciting features and interesting activities across the region for all our gamers." said Sherman Tan, Chairman of Asiasoft Online.
He added Asiasoft looks forward to bringing more titles for the Philippine gaming community "and continue to engage our gamers through fun and entertainment."
With the server aptly named Artemis, the Goddess of Wildness, Filipino Maplers can now embark on their Maple journey and experience the world of MapleSEA for themselves, Asiasoft said.
MapleSEA in the Philippines will feature its latest content JUMP, a content update where the three job classes - Warrior, Bowman and Magician, user interface and party quests will be revamped.
Also, new maps and monsters will be introduced to enhance the gaming experience in MapleStory, Asiasoft said.
Game phases
The first phase of the game, "Arising of The Origins," was introduced last February 8. It involved a major revamp and rebalance to the Warrior, Bowman and Magician jobs in the Explorer and Knights of Cygnus classes, a move to keep the game fun and interesting for the gamers.
Another key highlight of the first phase was the introduction of Treasure Monsters, monsters that drop items of higher value such as advanced scrolls and Trait items, as compared to their normal counterparts.
Depending on their levels, they will also drop the sought-after Spiegelmann's Monster Park Entry Tickets or Mystery Mastery books.
The second phase of JUMP, "Amazing Monster Park," will take place on March 7.
It will have a new map called Monster Park, and will have a new party zone for gamers who are of Level 13 and higher.
Within the park, they can go on a solo challenge or team up with their friends and buddies to defeat the monsters that lay within this park.
"Gamers will have to be on their toes and not be fooled by the seemingly harmless monsters, as these monsters are much stronger and yield higher HP, but the rewards for success will be very satisfying," Asiasoft said.
Since it started in 2004, MapleSEA has evolved into the leading 2-D scrolling MMORPG in the region.
It enjoyed increased popularity among gamers of all ages in Singapore and Malaysia, with the total number of registrants crossing the four million mark last year.
Asiasoft said that with this launch of MapleSEA in the Philippines, Filipino gamers can join forces with Maplers in Singapore and Malaysia to reach new heights in MapleSEA. — TJD, GMA News
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Asiasoft Online said MapleStory is the answer to requests from Filipino gamers about the availability of MapleSEA in the Philippines.
"We are very delighted and excited to expand into the Philippines with the launch of MapleSEA. It gives us great honour and pleasure to be able to bring the MapleSEA experience in its entirety to the fans in the country, that will include more great content, exciting features and interesting activities across the region for all our gamers." said Sherman Tan, Chairman of Asiasoft Online.
He added Asiasoft looks forward to bringing more titles for the Philippine gaming community "and continue to engage our gamers through fun and entertainment."
With the server aptly named Artemis, the Goddess of Wildness, Filipino Maplers can now embark on their Maple journey and experience the world of MapleSEA for themselves, Asiasoft said.
MapleSEA in the Philippines will feature its latest content JUMP, a content update where the three job classes - Warrior, Bowman and Magician, user interface and party quests will be revamped.
Also, new maps and monsters will be introduced to enhance the gaming experience in MapleStory, Asiasoft said.
Game phases
The first phase of the game, "Arising of The Origins," was introduced last February 8. It involved a major revamp and rebalance to the Warrior, Bowman and Magician jobs in the Explorer and Knights of Cygnus classes, a move to keep the game fun and interesting for the gamers.
Another key highlight of the first phase was the introduction of Treasure Monsters, monsters that drop items of higher value such as advanced scrolls and Trait items, as compared to their normal counterparts.
Depending on their levels, they will also drop the sought-after Spiegelmann's Monster Park Entry Tickets or Mystery Mastery books.
The second phase of JUMP, "Amazing Monster Park," will take place on March 7.
It will have a new map called Monster Park, and will have a new party zone for gamers who are of Level 13 and higher.
Within the park, they can go on a solo challenge or team up with their friends and buddies to defeat the monsters that lay within this park.
"Gamers will have to be on their toes and not be fooled by the seemingly harmless monsters, as these monsters are much stronger and yield higher HP, but the rewards for success will be very satisfying," Asiasoft said.
Since it started in 2004, MapleSEA has evolved into the leading 2-D scrolling MMORPG in the region.
It enjoyed increased popularity among gamers of all ages in Singapore and Malaysia, with the total number of registrants crossing the four million mark last year.
Asiasoft said that with this launch of MapleSEA in the Philippines, Filipino gamers can join forces with Maplers in Singapore and Malaysia to reach new heights in MapleSEA. — TJD, GMA News