Introducing Mullet Mad Jack: Endless Mode Tips and Tricks! With the latest update freshly dropped, this guide dives deep into the mechanics of endless scoring and explores how it sets itself apart from the main game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting your adventure, uncover the strategies and insights you need to dominate the endless mode like never before. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind endless scoring and chart a course for success in the ever-expanding world of Mullet Mad Jack!
Endless Mode Tips & Tricks For Mullet Mad Jack
HOW TO UNLOCK ENDLESS MODE
To unlock it, you need to successfully complete the game on any difficulty level.
HOW IT OPERATES
In Endless mode, stages are randomly selected from any point in the main campaign, except for boss encounters. All hazards are accessible from the first floor, and all upgrades can be obtained from the beginning, with a few exceptions.
You won’t have access to any shop upgrades, such as rerolls, and you can’t carry items over from previous deaths, except for weapon tiers. However, all weapon tiers are accessible, contingent upon owning the first-tier version. At the start of each run, you’re presented with a choice between three Level 1 weapons.
Every ten floors, one second is deducted from your maximum life. This won’t significantly impact gameplay if you’re aiming for the 30-floor achievement, as you’ll only lose a maximum of about 2 seconds. However, beyond floor 50, this penalty becomes more severe.
Additionally, since you can only have a maximum of 10 upgrades (9 plus your weapon), every 10 floors, the oldest upgrade, excluding your weapon, disappears. Once removed, it returns to the shop’s item pool, giving you another chance to obtain it.
Note: Lollipops are unavailable as they negate the reduced life mechanic.
HOW TO BEGIN: EARLY LEVELS
A quick note: I’ve primarily tailored this guide towards reaching higher levels (60+), but many tips can still be useful for those aiming for floor 30.
The early floors, roughly from below floor 23 to around floor 30, maintain stability as upgrades cycle less frequently out of your inventory, your health remains close to maximum, and gameplay resembles that of the main campaign.
When starting a run, prioritize acquiring a weapon you’re comfortable with and upgrading it. While any preferred gun will suffice, I’d caution against the plasma rifle due to its unconventional recoil, which may impede your progress. However, feel free to use it if it suits your playstyle. This caution stems from the fact that your weapon remains in your inventory throughout, eliminating concerns about item cycling in later stages due to delayed weapon upgrades. (For those aiming for floor 30, this priority isn’t as crucial.)
(NEW UPDATE): In the latest patch, skipping upgrades no longer removes items from your inventory. Thus, if you acquire potent items (like bulldozer, ice grenade, and slo-mo), feel free to forgo upgrades!
Regarding non-weapon upgrades, concentrate on securing kill bonuses such as envirokill or defensive enhancements like laser jamming or lava boots. Since your health is generally near maximum during these levels, most upgrades will function effectively.
NAVIGATING FLOORS 30-60
Floors 30 to 60 present unique challenges, as playstyles can diverge significantly here. Your health isn’t too low, but it’s not close enough to maximum for many upgrades to have significant impact.
By now, your weapon should be fully upgraded, and items will begin cycling out of your inventory into the shop. Your objective here is to experiment and determine what upgrades you prioritize, as many items become more viable due to reduced HP. Kill bonuses become less critical as your health isn’t sufficient for them to carry substantial weight.
Always ensure you have an item for a finisher, as it can serve as a crucial lifeline if things take a turn for the worse.
Recommended items:
- Item Magnet/Visor: Simplifies item collection, reducing the need to constantly brush against walls, thereby enhancing room-to-room flow.
- Enemy Visor: Allows you to see through walls, minimizing the risk of shooting doors or entering vents with potential enemy threats nearby.
- Slo Mo Vest: Activates frequently without becoming a nuisance, providing valuable slow-motion effects.
- FastSlide: Enhanced momentum from dashing off ramps and reduced time spent on ramps/vents helps manage time (both total and HP-related) more efficiently.
- Safety items like Lava Boots and Laser Jamming, along with weapon modifiers like Exploding Bullets, are highly recommended for added security.
BEYOND FLOOR 60
This phase of the game is incredibly challenging, and reaching it places you at the upper echelons of the leaderboard.
With approximately 4 seconds (and possibly dipping lower, perhaps even below 3 seconds), every moment becomes critical.
Kill bonuses become obsolete, and items hold minimal value unless used for Iframes.
Your sole objective is to reach the end of the floor; points are secondary.
Avoid taking vents unless you possess FastSlide.
Recommended items:
- Ice Grenade: Remarkably effective as it frequently activates.
- Enemy Visor: Essential for scouting threats.
- Conveniently placed explosive barrels.
- Hazard protection items.
- If your weapon lacks infinite ammo, consider Bigger Mags or Desperate Samurai for swords.
- Akimbo Soda: Grants invincibility for its duration.
- Padlock: Reduces time spent shooting doors.
Best of luck; providing concrete advice for this stage is challenging due to its extreme difficulty.
THE SCORE SYSTEM AND LEADERBOARDS
For those aiming to dominate the leaderboards, here’s a brief overview of how your run’s score is calculated.
Scoring operates similarly to the main campaign: eliminate enemies to earn points. Generally, it’s unnecessary to defeat every enemy on a stage to earn points.
Once your run concludes, your total run time is subtracted from your score at a rate of 1 point per second.
For instance, if you achieve a score of 65,000 but take 45 minutes to do so, your adjusted score would be 60,500, determining your leaderboard placement.
To optimize your score, prioritize swiftly navigating through each stage. Points accumulate more effectively through natural progression than full stage clearances or extensive enemy eliminations.
It’s relatively easy to gauge the general stage reached by players, as the average points earned per 10 floors typically amounts to around 10,000. However, this estimation becomes less precise at higher scores due to substantial time deductions in later stages.
MISCELLANEOUS TIPS
When playing, consider turning up the music to enhance immersion. Additionally, muting the streamer lady’s voice can provide a more focused gaming experience.
Regarding alternate Endless Modes, there are a couple of options to explore:
In Weapon Roulette mode, your weapon changes with each floor, giving you an additional item slot. Despite the changing arsenal, the overall gameplay remains consistent. Focus on acquiring generalist upgrades such as Extra Mag, Pierce, and non-weapon items to adapt to the shifting weaponry.
Alternatively, Weaponless mode challenges you by stripping away your primary weapon. In this mode, prioritize obtaining the envirokill item to compensate for the lack of firepower. This mode offers a unique challenge for seasoned players. Good luck navigating these alternate modes and mastering their distinct challenges!