The Punisher

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  • Summary: Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. "TheDriven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. "The Punisher" video game represents the best of over 30 years of "Punisher" comic books and depicts some of the grittiest storylines in the Marvel Universe. [THQ]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Maxim Online
    100
    It's not all brutality. The Punisher is also one of the most immersive strategy games ever created. Aim for the head and enjoy.
  2. Game Chronicles
    83
    While the game was awesome, the PC port was less then stellar. The censorship is another area while I was less then pleased.
  3. IGN
    80
    A blast to play. Yes, there are many moments where it starts to get monotonous, but then you suddenly hit a new interrogation zone and suddenly it's a bloody fiesta.
  4. PC Gamer
    66
    The biggest problem with The Punisher, however, is its uninspired gameplay... You'll spend most of your time running and gunning, and after a while it all becomes rather tedious. [Apr 2005, p.72]
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  5. GameZone
    65
    Feels empty at its core, with no puzzle solving, crime detection, or strategy of any kind. The Punisher is one of those games you want to play when you just want to go buck wild.
  6. BonusStage
    60
    I did like playing the game for the extra modes outside of the normal story mode, since they actually offered up some killer objectives and nice gameplay.
  7. Play Magazine
    38
    The game, like the movie it was also inspired by, has failed to properly tap into the vivid, dark energy of the comic book. [Feb 2005, p.62]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. AlinuxOP
    May 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "The Punisher" is one of my childhood's games and now has been the second time that I finished it. Certainly this one belongs to the category of "good old games", because it really deserves it.
    I couldn't find some weak points to this game, unless that is a little too short and a little too easy (I am not talking about the challenges and punishment modes), but doesn't mean I should rate it lower.
    The story of the game is nice, most of it happening in the memories of Frank and the gameplay itself is very great for a game made in 2005. The weapons, the objectives, the interrogation scenes and the way characters react when they are shot, makes of The Punisher a good old great game. Even if the graphic is outdated, as long as you get used to it, you won't be bothered anymore.
    I thereby advice every person who is passioned about the marvel universe, to play this game, because it would never be a disappointment.    … Expand
  2. alexiruiz
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Perfectly violent, one of the best i ever played. Thomas jane voices the punisher
  4. BillGR17
    Jan 29, 2012
    10
    This game is awesome i love it ! it was very very different and it still is ! no other game is like this ! u must play it if u like 3rdThis game is awesome i love it ! it was very very different and it still is ! no other game is like this ! u must play it if u like 3rd person shooter and violence XD it has a good story with nice gameplay and a lot of stuff to do after u finish it… Expand
  5. DanS.
    Jan 22, 2005
    9
    If you love the comic you will LOVE this game.
  6. MatP.
    Apr 1, 2005
    8
    I loved Max Payne, and this game is pretty damn similar (with elements of Manhunt and The Getaway), even down to using the Havok engine. Any I loved Max Payne, and this game is pretty damn similar (with elements of Manhunt and The Getaway), even down to using the Havok engine. Any sequal would need to focus on hand to hand combat, and utlising the scenery more, to distance itself from Max payne. Solid game.… Expand
  7. Mike251
    May 5, 2020
    7
    A great game, worth paying over 5 dollars/euros for it? Nope! Get it on sale.

    Frustrating boss fights, frustrating sections of otherwise    A great game, worth paying over 5 dollars/euros for it? Nope! Get it on sale.

    Frustrating boss fights, frustrating sections of otherwise acceptable levels, stiff unadapted-from-PS2 gunplay with "fine aim" and no lock on for a very very fiddly system. Not the best port, should've had more medkits.

    ASIDE FROM THAT: the Punisher is a very authentic to source material kind of game, with brilliant voice acting by Thomas Jane of the Punisher movie fame! And honestly, not much besides that. Waterworld? I don't even know haha.

    In every way you feel like the Punisher: basically killing lowlives left and right, in needlessly brutal, self-indulgent ways. I love it. Perhaps I'd say the game lacks enough camp, but it is still campy.    … Expand
  8. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    5
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