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In-game maps are more than scenery you simply pass through. Some places make you want to stop and take a screenshot, while others make you want to stay a little longer with the BGM playing. Especially on a tiring day, simply taking in a beautiful landscape can feel quietly restorative.

On PEAK, too, Picos have shared a range of posts around the theme of “games with beautiful map scenery.” In this feature, we’ve pulled together the Nexon games Picos mentioned for their standout landscapes, based on posts shared by the community itself.

[At a Glance] Top 4 Games with Beautiful Map Scenery Mentioned by Picos

Game Title	Scenery Highlights Mentioned by Picos
Mabinogi Mobile	A game known for beautiful regional atmosphere and water effects, from Emain Macha and the Colhen seaside to weekday dungeons
MapleStory	A game where 2D pixel colors and BGM create an evocative mood in places like Arcana, Lith Harbor, and Ereve
Mabinogi	A game well suited to enjoying the natural scenery and shifting time-of-day views across Erinn as if on a walk
Elsword	A game where each map has a distinct identity, from Magmelia Village and the Temple of Trials to guild hideouts

1. Mabinogi Mobile — An atmospheric MMORPG with beautiful regional moods and striking water scenery

Mabinogi Mobile was the game most frequently mentioned in PEAK posts as having beautiful map scenery. Picos described its maps as more than simple hunting grounds, noting that each region has its own mood and makes exploring feel a bit like traveling.

In particular, areas such as Emain Macha, with its bright and elegant atmosphere, and the Colhen seaside, where waves and sunset light come together, stood out as especially memorable. Some also noted that the water effects are so beautiful that simply lingering near a lake or the sea can feel healing in itself.

Dungeons, too, were introduced not just as places for combat, but as spaces where the background presentation can be appreciated. Passing through areas with distinct moods, such as Bari Abyss or the weekday dungeons, can make playing through the content feel like taking a brief journey at the same time.

💬 "Mabinogi Mobile is a game that fills each and every map—which could have been nothing more than a hunting ground—with aesthetic sensibility." — 오목눈이, Love the scenery! Recommended beautiful places in Mabinogi Mobile that make you stare at the view absentmindedly
💬 "Its fairy-tale-like graphics and sentimental background music came together to make it feel not like a simple game map, but like setting off on a journey of its own." — 감쟈, In-game scenery in <마비노기모바일> that makes it impossible to stop taking screenshots

2. MapleStory — Map scenery shaped by 2D pixel charm and vivid color

MapleStory was highlighted for the appeal of its map scenery through the emotional texture of 2D pixel art and the distinct color palette of each region. Picos shared that even while questing or hunting, there are areas where the background is so lovely that it makes them stop and look around for a moment.

Arcana in particular is often mentioned as one of MapleStory’s most atmospheric maps. With its dreamlike colors reminiscent of a night sky, its mysterious forest ambiance, and its BGM, it captures the particular beauty that 2D pixel art can offer.

Older regions such as Lith Harbor and Ereve also remain fond memories for many Picos. Rather than relying on dazzling 3D graphics, MapleStory’s maps create a different kind of appeal—one where vivid color and nostalgia gently overlap.

💬 "As you play, there are areas where, even while progressing quests or hunting, the background is so beautiful that you stop for a moment to look around." — 꽤돼, 5 beautiful MapleStory maps that are perfect for looking around like you’re traveling
💬 "There are many refined and dazzling 3D graphic games, but the place that truly shows the peak of the emotional appeal that 2D pixel dot art can offer is undoubtedly Nexon’s MapleStory Arcane River region, Arcana: Forest of Mystery." — 룰루랄라루아, A dreamlike forest and radiant BGM: MapleStory’s Arcana, a place that feels healing just by walking through it

3. Mabinogi — The changing scenery of Erinn across time and place

Mabinogi was mentioned as a game where players can enjoy nature throughout Erinn as if taking a leisurely walk. Picos noted that although it is a long-running game, the distinct atmosphere of each region and the scenery that shifts with the time of day remain part of its enduring charm.

Mabinogi’s map scenery feels less about grand spectacle and more about a sense of comfort and familiarity. The towns and fields of the Uladh continent, along with its seas, forests, and the locations players pass through in the main storyline, remain tied to memories of the game.

Another of Mabinogi’s strengths is that certain landscapes feel especially beautiful at particular times of day. At sunset, under the night sky, or when the BGM blends into the surrounding nature, even a simple route from one place to another becomes somewhere you want to pause for a while.

💬 "Mabinogi is unexpectedly an all-in-one(?) type of game." — 마비노기키타라, Mabinogi #오래 플레이 할 수 있는게임 : "May the sparkle of starlight light your way."

4. Elsword — Varied maps that balance charm and grandeur

Elsword was mentioned as a game where each map carries a distinct atmosphere of its own. Picos said that rather than aiming for realistic scenery, one of Elsword’s strengths is how well each area brings out charm, grandeur, and cuteness in ways that suit the game’s character modeling and overall style.

Magmelia Village is one of the representative maps Picos introduced as a scenic location. With its bright and cheerful atmosphere, it comes across as a good place to rest for a while or take photos with friends.

Dungeons and special spaces also add to the pleasure of taking in Elsword’s maps. Grand dungeons like the Temple of Trials, along with charming spaces such as wedding halls and guild hideouts, become places worth visiting not only for combat but also for appreciating the scenery and preserving memories.

💬 "In Elsword’s case, rather than giving the impression of ‘the quality feels realistic,’ I think it does a very good job of highlighting the charm, grandeur, and cuteness within it in a way that suits Elsword’s modeling." — 딸기전사, Maps that make you feel like you’re truly traveling, Elsword&Mabinogi Mobile

[Why Picos Like Games with Beautiful Map Scenery]

Looking through PEAK posts, it seems Picos are drawn to games with beautiful map scenery for more than just strong graphics. A beautiful map can make a game feel like a journey, and it can leave behind the kind of memories that make you want to stay a little longer.

• It feels like traveling: When each region has a different atmosphere, even quests and movement can take on the feeling of a journey.

• You can pause and rest for a moment: If the scenery is beautiful, even during combat or hunting, there are moments for taking screenshots or simply appreciating the view.

• The mood comes alive with the BGM: When music is added to a beautiful backdrop, the soothing atmosphere becomes even stronger.

• They become memorable places: For longtime players, certain towns and fields can bring back memories from the game.

• They’re great for taking photos with friends: Spaces such as photo spots, towns, and hideouts become places to share and preserve memories together.

[FAQ] If You’re Curious About Games with Beautiful Map Scenery

Q1. Which Nexon games are known for beautiful map scenery?

In PEAK posts, Mabinogi Mobile, MapleStory, Mabinogi, and Elsword were mentioned as games with beautiful map scenery. Mabinogi Mobile stands out for its regional atmosphere and water effects, MapleStory for its 2D pixel charm and color, Mabinogi for the natural landscapes of Erinn, and Elsword for the distinct blend of charm and grandeur found in each map.

Q2. Which games can make you feel like you’re traveling?

Mabinogi Mobile was mentioned as a game that can feel like traveling in-game, thanks to the distinct atmosphere of places such as Emain Macha, the Colhen seaside, and the weekday dungeons. Mabinogi also lets players wander through Erinn as if on a walk, while areas such as Arcana in MapleStory can feel like evocative travel destinations because of their dreamlike scenery and BGM.

Q3. Where are good places to take photos in Mabinogi Mobile?

Picos spoke particularly positively about the bright town scenery of Emain Macha, the sunset and waves of the Colhen seaside, and the background presentation in Bari Abyss and the weekday dungeons. Regions with especially beautiful water effects or places with clearly defined regional color can make excellent screenshot spots.

Q4. Which MapleStory maps are known for great scenery and BGM?

In MapleStory, Arcana: Forest of Mystery was mentioned as a representative example. With its dreamlike color palette, mysterious atmosphere, and BGM, it is a region where players can fully appreciate the emotional appeal of 2D pixel art. Older maps with long-held memories, such as Lith Harbor and Ereve, were also described by Picos as especially evocative places.

Q5. Can a map still feel beautiful even if the graphics are not realistic?

Yes. MapleStory shows the appeal of its maps through the color and emotion of 2D pixel dot art, while Elsword does so through a sense of charm and grandeur that suits its character modeling. A map’s beauty often comes not only from graphical realism, but from the combination of color, atmosphere, BGM, and memory.

Q6. Which games are good for taking photos with friends?

Mabinogi Mobile is well suited to taking photos against beautiful scenery, and Elsword was mentioned for spaces that are good for lingering together and taking screenshots, such as Magmelia Village, wedding halls, and guild hideouts. MapleStory also offers evocative map backdrops that work well for preserving memories with your character.

Looking at the games Picos mentioned for beautiful map scenery, the appeal of a beautiful map was a little different in each case. Some were memorable for water and sunset light, some for the colors and BGM of 2D pixel art, and others for charming villages and grand dungeon presentation.

From Emain Macha and the Colhen seaside in Mabinogi Mobile, to Arcana and Lith Harbor in MapleStory, the landscapes of Erinn in Mabinogi, and Magmelia Village and the Temple of Trials in Elsword—Pico posts suggest that games with beautiful map scenery are not simply games that look good, but games that offer places where you want to pause and rest for a while.

Which game comes to mind for you when you think of beautiful map scenery? Share the places you’d like to preserve in screenshots or the in-game landscapes that stayed with you on PEAK, and explore other Picos’ recommendations as well.

※ This content was compiled based on mentions found in Nexon PEAK Post Challenge entries on PEAK as of August 11, 2026. The status of game content and event operations may change.

※ The images used in this post were created to aid understanding and are not exact representations of actual in-game screens or game content.