The Punisher

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Jan 17, 2005
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 92
  3. Negative: 5 out of 92
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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    4
    Once you get bored of the killing animations, youre left with a mediocre third person shooter. I dont think i ever finished it, pretty boring.

Awards & Rankings

54
#54 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
81
#81 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 44
  3. Negative: 3 out of 44
  1. 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.
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  2. 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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  3. Game Informer
    75
    Laughable enemy AI, a poor targeting system, and sluggish movement really hold it back from being anything more than average. [Feb 2005, p.112]
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