My Favorite Game That No Longer Exists

Do you ever think about the video games you played as a child that had an enormous personal impact on you? I certainly do, but more often than not, I find myself thinking even more about those games that not only hold immense personal value to me, but have also changed so much over time that their current versions are unrecognizable compared to what you fell in love with. For me, one such game is the Nexon published, decades old MMORPG phenomenon, MapleStory. I played MapleStory for the better part of a decade, becoming well acquainted with its head scratching design decisions but immeasurable sense of community. I've watched Maple Story change dramatically over the years, having got in on the ground floor, and part of me has always wanted to go back and experience the game as I once did as a child, but that's not really an option anymore. Through this video, I've tried to come to grips with that, as well as making peace with the game that introduced me to some special people I never would have dreamed of meeting. Hope you enjoy, and thanks for watching. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:50 I Don't Really Get MMORPGs 4:04 The Game That Influenced a Generation of MMO Players 7:03 MapleStory As I Once Knew It 19:24 Remembering a Friend 21:22 The Update That Changed Everything 27:13 The Decline of an MMORPG Giant 30:49 Examining the Issues 36:23 And Despite It All, I'll Never Forget it Footage Sources: https://bit.ly/3pFasPh Support me on Patreon! ►   / wizawhat   Check out my Bluesky for video updates ► https://bit.ly/4ejYMst Check out my Twitch stream for speed running content and variety gaming ► https://bit.ly/2QggGai Join my Discord server to contact me ► https://bit.ly/3mBBxkD If you liked this video, consider subscribing and checking out some of my other videos or following my social media: THIS GAME MADE ME RETHINK JRPGS ► https://bit.ly/3nvCFai GROWING UP IN DONKEY KONG COUNTRY ► https://bit.ly/3EgQH7d THE LEGEND OF CLINT STEVENS: HOW I LEARNED TO LOVE OCARINA OF TIME ► https://bit.ly/3jpcFNd Thanks to Heavy Eyed (   / heavyeyed  ) for script feedback Cza for additional footage Frank and Troy #MapleStory #MMORPGs #wizawhat