bluethief: I've played a lot of Monolith games (Blood II, NOLF series, AvP2, Condemned, F.E.A.R. 1 & 2, and the more recently middle-earth game), but somehow Shogo passed me by.
It is a good game....full of many anime tropes/cliches as per the theme, and some other nice things like the awesome intro theme song & video.
Btw a small maybe semi spoiler: At one point there is a branching choice(you'll know it when you see it)....each choice leads to a different set of levels and ending. If you have the time, i'd save before it then try both.
*End semi spoilers* Sidenote: You say you played Blood 2....did you play the nightmare levels as well?
bluethief: When I knew it was from Monolith it peaked my interest. It'll be the next game I'll be playing as soon as I finish Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth.
Another great game.
Tip: make sure to search for all the side stuff(as with many games) before doing the obvious paths and things that advance the plot.
bluethief: Thank you very much :)
Not a problem. :)