Something along the lines of separating body shape changes and corruption... Can be fun.
Just as a suggestion - on some higher stages of corruption give MC option to take image of some earlier stages? With some sidequest and/or help of side characters like Ava or that forgot-her-name (damned covid!) scientist-from-a-box which MC can wear instead of armor... On the other hand, this draws in something from the robotic assistant as well, for balance (maybe evolved Ava if in company OR scientist/robot couple).