This game had not much of a chance, as most action first person shooters released around 1998. Half-Life dominated the market and if I have not received this game free with a purchase of a local magazine around 1999, I would have never have played it. And what a shame would it have been. Because Shogo: MAD, is one of the funnest and interesting shooters I have ever played. It's Anime inspired visuals and story are still as rare sight as when it came out. And for whatever twisted reason I still remember the tune of the J-pop song accompanying the intro.
Too bad a planned expansion to this game was scrapped before release. Sometimes It's all about timing. A few more months or a few less, might have allowed this gem to shine. Alas, it fell under Half-Life's shadow...