MapleStory DS DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

MapleStory DS

SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreRPG
DeveloperNexon
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2010, MapleStory DS is a role-playing game developed by Nexon and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing MapleStory DS is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

MapleStory DS gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

MapleStory DS cheats & codes

17 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Level2226D7A0 00000063
Max Experience0226D7A4 3B9AC9FF
MP 9999/99990226D7B4 270F270F
STR 9991226D7B8 00002706
DEX 9991226D7BA 00002706
INT 9991226D7BC 00002706

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MapleStory DS walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

MapleStory DS FAQ

When did MapleStory DS come out on the DS?

MapleStory DS was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made MapleStory DS?

It was developed by Nexon and published by Nintendo.

Is MapleStory DS multiplayer?

No. MapleStory DS is a single-player game.

How long does MapleStory DS take to play?

As a role-playing game, MapleStory DS typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about MapleStory DS on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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