MapleStory 2 vs Toontown Rewritten
MapleStory 2
MapleStory 2 is the highly-anticipated sequel to the popular 2D side-scrolling MMORPG/virtual world game, MapleStory. However, this game is almost unrecognisable as "MapleStory" due to the massive changes (some positive, some.... well, not so much) done to the game. For starters, the game is fully in 3D now and it adopted a voxel-based style which is similar to Portal Knights and Trove. The game is also more customizable than ever, allowing players to not only build their own homes in the game; they can also design outfits and gear for their characters. Of course, you will still be able to change your character's looks, such as changing ther hairstyle and color, as well.Despite all the outer and some internal changes, the game's core remained unchanged - it is still a social virtual world-like MMO game where players can just relax by taking a dip in their outdoor pool if they tire of adventures and monster slaying. They can even drop by a friend's place and just to hang out.
MapleStory 2 is definitely not simply a "copy-paste" version of the original. Instead, the developers have given the game and the franchise new life by adapting the game to the tastes of the current generation of gamers. It is still not available worldwide despite being touted as "globally released", but most countries should be able to access it by now. If your country is covered, you might want to give the game a try!
Toontown Rewritten
Toontown Rewritten is the exciting reboot (not affiliated with Disney or the original Toontown game though) of the popular child-friendly MMO/virtual world game, Toontown Online! The game feels a lot like the original Toontown in a lot of ways - you'll still get to create and customize your very own "Toon" and dive into the battle (literally with a nice cartoonish flair) against the nefarious Cogs who want to turn the whacky and colorful Toontown into a cluster of dreary and boring office buildings.The game provides players with a whole lot of stuff to do. Aside from meeting new friends and chilling with them, you can complete fun quests, explore the town itself, do some gardening, fishing or even racing, and you can also play some really entertaining yet challenging, puzzle-based mini-games.
Toontown Rewritten is a great spiritual successor for the now defunct Toontown Online and will definitely delight both fans and newcomers alike. However, the game is a fan-made game and hence, there will be multiple technical errors and difficulties which you should definitely let the developers know. By helping them out, you'll be able to also enjoy a game that's as bug-free as possible.