The Punisher

 PC
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
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  1. PC Format
    40
    Quickly repetitive actin, with ultra-violence that soon becomes mundane. [March 2005, p.100]
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  2. 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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Awards & Rankings

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#57 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#41 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 169 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 125 out of 169
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 169
  3. Negative: 6 out of 169
  1. 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… Full Review »
  2. JesusFan82
    Jan 20, 2011
    9
    I remember this as my favourite game of the year 2005. I do not read Marvel comics, but since I liked most of Volition's previous work II remember this as my favourite game of the year 2005. I do not read Marvel comics, but since I liked most of Volition's previous work I checked this out. I have played through the game three, maybe four times. It's just so... fun. As games should be. What other games let you dual wield M-60s?
    The excellent levels are probably behind this game's staying power. Straightforward, but also not completely linear. I have noticed new things on every playthrough, and especially the enemy reactions are delightfully varied. The only complaint have is technical: low resolution and muddy colours. This game is also extremely brutal, probably up there with the Manhunt series (which I admit to not having played), and it could have raised quite a fuss had anyone cared.    … Full Review »
  3. LexLuthor
    Jan 31, 2005
    9
    It may not be the best shooter but it really makes you feel like the punisher.
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