The Punisher

 PC
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
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  1. Marick
    Jun 21, 2015
    7
    In this game I have nothing to comment. The story is quite ok. It has some problems with voice acting and sound. Otherwise, it's a great game .
  2. actinium
    Nov 26, 2020
    5
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  3. Grez
    Jun 2, 2005
    7
    Overall, this is an entertaining game. The graphics are somewhat lacking, and the animations are a bit rigid, but much of this can be attributed to the fact the the game utilizes DirectX 8.1 instead of 9. This is the sort of thing that happens with console ports, as games come from a console system with inferior graphics, so there's not the effort involved in creating jaw-dropping Overall, this is an entertaining game. The graphics are somewhat lacking, and the animations are a bit rigid, but much of this can be attributed to the fact the the game utilizes DirectX 8.1 instead of 9. This is the sort of thing that happens with console ports, as games come from a console system with inferior graphics, so there's not the effort involved in creating jaw-dropping visuals like those seen in Half-Life 2. Still, the gameplay is fun, if a bit repetitive, and I have to admit that I smiled with evil glee when I got the chance to do a "special" interrogation (slamming a bad guy's head in a piano, anyone?) or a unique kill. The Punisher is extremely violent, and definitely not for kids under 17, but for those who grew up with the comic book and can get past the gore factor, it is a solid game, even if it's not perfect.… Expand
  4. kanefriessner
    Aug 14, 2012
    7
    A fun game with some problems. The graphics are not so good in 2005. But in comparison to other Dx 8.1 using games, it's graphics are good. It's really violent. The gamplay is good and fun to play. Good for stress reduction I think. There are plenty of torture types and all of them are good (and fun). Also, there are many quick kill types. These make the game good and really enjoyable. ButA fun game with some problems. The graphics are not so good in 2005. But in comparison to other Dx 8.1 using games, it's graphics are good. It's really violent. The gamplay is good and fun to play. Good for stress reduction I think. There are plenty of torture types and all of them are good (and fun). Also, there are many quick kill types. These make the game good and really enjoyable. But there are some problems. Problems which make the game a little worse than it can be. There are some kill cams. These are really lame. Some scenes are lame too. But these are "funny lame" and not affecting the gameplay seriously. But some cripple bossfights are. Some of the bossfights are really bad and makes you angry. Anyway, it's a good game with some little funny cripple things and some irritating bossfights. But it's quite enjoyable.… Expand
  5. 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 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    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
  6. GonzoDiamond
    Nov 2, 2015
    7
    Отличная возможность поиграть за одного из лучших персонажей Marvel, к тому же управление и геймплей специально сделанные для ПК. До качества Max Payne не хватило только более серьёзного сюжета. А то так получилось, что игра хороша, но ей нечем надолго приковать к экрану.Отличная возможность поиграть за одного из лучших персонажей Marvel, к тому же управление и геймплей специально сделанные для ПК. До качества Max Payne не хватило только более серьёзного сюжета. А то так получилось, что игра хороша, но ей нечем надолго приковать к экрану.
  7. Al89ex
    Feb 8, 2018
    6
    It is a very slow action and bad graphic for 2005 but it has not bad levels and atmosphere
  8. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    5
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  9. kndr
    May 21, 2021
    7
    Some levels are repeitive but it is mostly fine. Boss fights are irritating and unfair.

    You got many different weapons to choose from and they sound nice. Interrogation mechanic is great mechanic. There are also unique kills which are fun to do. It is bloody and brutal.

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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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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
  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.
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  2. GameSpot
    65
    While it attempts to put its own spin on the third-person shooter genre by adding sometimes-gruesome interrogation sequences, this game is, more or less, "Max Payne" without the bullet time.
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  3. ActionTrip
    86
    Mediocre in many ways, with very little in the way of originality or true substance and with far too linear game play.
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