Nexon's online game 'Crazy Arcade' has ended its service after 25 years.
According to Nexon, 'Crazy Arcade' ceased operations at 9 a.m. on August 13. The game had been in service since its launch in 2001.
'Crazy Arcade' is a competitive game where players use water balloons to trap opponents in bubbles. Its simple controls and cute characters attracted users from the start.
In 2002, the game recorded a peak of 350,000 concurrent users. Even years after its release, it maintained over 100,000 concurrent users during the winters of 2006 and 2008, solidifying its status as a long-lasting game.
While the game's rules were straightforward, it allowed for strategic play using items and maps. Players could use items to expand the range of their water balloons or rescue characters trapped in bubbles to defeat opponents.
Characters such as Dao, Baechi, Dizzini, and Uni have become iconic figures representing Nexon beyond the game itself.
Following the announcement of the service termination, users expressed their disappointment on the official website's bulletin board. Comments included, "I’ve been playing this game since elementary school, and it’s sad to see it go," and "I really feel like I’m getting older." Many users also urged Nexon not to end the service.
Nexon stated that it decided to end the service because it could no longer provide satisfactory service to users.
This service termination aligns with Nexon's recent efforts to reorganize its game portfolio. This year, Nexon has also decided to end the services of 'Bubble Fighter' and halted the development of the 'First Berserker: Kazan' DLC.
As Nexon strengthens its business strategy of restructuring based on profitability and growth potential, 'Crazy Arcade' has concluded its 25 years of service.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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