The Punisher

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Description

The Punisher is a third person action game that pits the player against the darkest scum of the Marvel Comics' universe. With over a dozen grimy New York locales, this superhero adaptation embraces the feel of the 30 year comic series.

Featuring loads of weapons, brutal environmental kills and an innovative new interrogation engine where the player controls every last aspect of over 70 torture scenarios, the Punisher provides a rich gaming experience for fans of dark, intense action.

Story written by comics authors Garth Ennis and Jimmy Palmiotti.

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Alternate Titles

• "惩罚者" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
• "Каратель" -- Russian spelling
• "O Justiceiro" -- Brazilian title
• "Il Punitore" -- Italian title

Part of the Following Groups

• BPjS / BPjM indexed games
• Gameplay feature: Quick Time Events / QTEs
• Marvel licensees
• Physics Engine: Havok
• Punisher licensees

User Reviews

The Punisher has come… to punish his fans	Windows	SifouNaS (1326)
Welcome Back, Frank	Xbox	MasterMegid (902)
Great Torture Simulator, Average Game	PlayStation 2	Terrence Bosky (5463)
An innovative game that introduces new ways to kill....	Windows	Twilightseer (264)

Critic Reviews

GameZone	PlayStation 2	Jan 28, 2005	8.5 out of 10	85
Next Level Gaming	Xbox	Feb 22, 2005	82 out of 100	82
TeamXbox	Xbox	Jan 18, 2005	8.1 out of 10	81
Gaming Target	PlayStation 2	Feb 01, 2005	8 out of 10	80
DreamStation.cc	Xbox	Oct 04, 2005	8 out of 10	80
Diehard GameFan	PlayStation 2	Feb 22, 2005	7 out of 10	70
GameSpot	PlayStation 2	Jan 19, 2005	6.6 out of 10	66
GameZone	Windows	Feb 21, 2005	6.5 out of 10	65
2404.org PC Gaming	Windows	Feb 07, 2005	6.4 out of 10	64
JeuxVideoPC.com	Windows	May 16, 2005	6 out of 20	30

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Trivia

On May 31, 2005, the English version of The Punisher was put on the infamous German index by the BPjM. For more information about what this means and to see a list of games sharing the same fate, take a look here: BPjS/BPjM indexed games.

Related Web Sites

• The Punisher (Official Web Site)
• The Punisher Archive (A good Punisher resource site.)
• Wikipedia: The Punisher (Information about The Punisher at Wikipedia)