MapleStory Goes Retro With 8-Bit Themed Event

From now until April 9, MapleStory players that are at least level 61 can take part in the Retro World Event. The event is part of the MapleStory: Arcade Adventures update and will take players to 8-bit worlds to hunt monsters, collect coins, and basically do all the things one would expect from an 8-bit retro game.

The event consists of three major parts, as well as some mini-games and a dungeon. The events are:

• Promote the Game!: Players will be able to hunt monsters near their level to retrieve Retro World Promo Coupons and receive coins for a special reward.

• Eliminate Bug Monsters!: Retro World monsters will begin to appear in Maple World. Players who eliminate the monsters can acquire EXP, mesos, and coins.

• Call of the Goddess: Maplers can learn a special event skill from the ancient Retro World Goddess. As they use this skill, players will be able to earn additional coins after eliminating monsters.

As for the dungeon, it's a four stage dungeon that players will need to complete before taking on the Demon King boss -- titled, aptly enough, Demon King's Tower.

Speaking of dungeons, any MapleStory player feeling a bit sleuth-y -- and who are level 175 or higher -- can now take part in the mystery-themed dungeon Detective Rave's Case Notes. Players who successfuly complete this dungeon will be rewarded with Detective Rave's Honorary Assistant medal.