Game Systems

This page lists features found in Corrupted that are new or unusual to MMX gameplay.

Difficulties

When starting a new game, you may choose the difficulty most suited to your style of play. Higher difficulties will cause enemies to provide more experience for skill upgrades.

• C Class: Casual mode, available from the beginning. Enemies deal less damage and have less health than normal. You also have infinite lives.
• B Class: Normal mode, available from the beginning. For most players comfortable with MMX-style gameplay.
• A Class: Hard mode, available from the beginning. More enemies and more difficult enemy placement, and bosses have more health.
• S Class: Very Hard mode, unlocked by beating the game on any difficulty. Same as A Class, but all enemies and bosses have additional attacks and behavior, and bosses have even more health.
• Σ Class: Ultimate mode, unlocked by beating the game on S Class. Includes all prior effects, and all eight Final Four effects and adverse events are in effect from the beginning of the game. Bosses will always be in their strongest form and will always start with their strongest attack.

World Map

Unlike standard MMX titles with boss selection, the game uses a non-linear structure similar to the ones in MMZ1 or ZX games. After completing the intro stage, you start in the Hunter Base and are tasked with stopping the eight Mavericks.

It is up to you which direction you want to go in and which mavericks to seek out, but some will be more easily accessible than others. Weapons gained from defeated mavericks and changes in the world caused by their defeat will allow more paths to open up as you progress through the game. One example is defeating Force Starfish, who gives you a weapon that can break hard blocks and crystals. The world is non-linear and many paths are dependent on the defeat of certain bosses. A detailed map on the pause menu providing information on points of interest fills out automatically as you explore the world.

Missions

In addition to the Mavericks to hunt down and defeat, you'll be able to keep track of other objectives through the Mission Menu, such as rescues and item collection. This integrates with the map view so you can always keep track of where to go next.

Skill System

Defeating enemies and bosses will level up your character and grant skill points, which can be used to purchase character-specific upgrades. X will be able to upgrade his special weapons and core systems, while Zero can upgrade acquired techniques and other saber skills. Some higher-end skills will be locked by level requirements, making their strongest abilities available towards the end of the game.

Zero Programs

The Programs System is a customization mechanic exclusive to Zero, allowing players to equip special Programs. Each Program grants Zero a unique passive or active ability.

• Unlocking Programs: Extra Programs can be unlocked by collecting Phoenix and Hydra Armor parts. Acquiring Black Zero or Viral Zero unlocks 4 programs and an additional 4 programs when leveling up the armor.
• Memory Cost: Every Program has a Memory Cost, representing how much system memory it consumes when equipped.
• Memory Limit: Zero has a limited amount of Max Memory, restricting how many Programs can be equipped simultaneously. Memory is increased when acquiring Black Zero and Viral Zero.

Gauntlet Mode

There is an additional game mode that allows you to fight every boss and mini-boss in the game in rapid succession, but the order is randomized, and dying forces you to start over from the beginning. After each fight you will be able to choose from a random selection of health upgrades, armor parts, saber skills, and other abilities to give you a fighting chance in this brutal test of endurance.

The method for unlocking this game mode is unknown.