Shadow Man was a pleasant surprise for me. Back in the day I bought it brand new at a discounted price without much hope for the game but it ended up being a very enjoyable experience and one that I would like to experience again via its remaster Steam game at some point in the near future.

The game combines 3D platforming with action shooting elements in a Metroidvania-like setup for levels that require some backtracking and solving puzzles/collecting items. You go back and forth between the Deadside and Liveside to fight different types of enemies with the ultimate final goal of stopping the mythical Jack the Ripper from grouping an army of baddies.

The game had good graphics (Expansion pack use recommended) and the soundtrack was decent. It also featured voice acting during cut-scenes which was pretty cool. Despite the gameplay being somewhat janky and tanky, the platforming was acceptable and the gunplay was good, at least enough to progress the game and enjoy the different levels and story progression. Guy Miller did a great job creating the world of the Deadside and the Insane Asylum remains one of my favorite places to visit on a game from an environment and setting point of view.