The Punisher
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Published by

THQ Inc.

Developed by

Volition, Inc.

Released

Jan 18, 2005

Platforms

PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox

Genre

Action

Perspective

1st-person, Behind view

Gameplay

Quick Time Events (QTEs), Shooter

Interface

Misc

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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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Screenshots

The Punisher Windows Intro - Punisher himself

The Punisher Windows More enemies on the way.

The Punisher Windows The Q key will instantly kill nearby enemies.

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Promo Images

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Alternate Titles

"惩罚者" -- Simplified Chinese spelling
"Каратель" -- Russian spelling
"O Justiceiro" -- Brazilian title
"Il Punitore" -- Italian title

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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)

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Critic Reviews

TeamXbox	Xbox	Jan 18, 2005	8.1 out of 10	81
Game Over Online	Windows	Feb 28, 2005	80 out of 100	80
DreamStation.cc	Xbox	Oct 04, 2005	8 out of 10	80
Kombo.com	Xbox	Mar 02, 2005	7.8 out of 10	78
GameSpy	Xbox	Jan 25, 2005		70
ActionTrip	Windows	Jan 26, 2005	68 out of 100	68
GameSpot	PlayStation 2	Jan 19, 2005	6.6 out of 10	66
GameSpot	Windows	Jan 21, 2005	6.5 out of 10	65
GamePro (US)	PlayStation 2	Jan 24, 2005	3 out of 5	60
Game Freaks 365	Xbox	Feb 15, 2005	5.8 out of 10	58

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Trivia

THQ, Inc. originally contracted Mucky Foot Productions to create the game, but half-way through development they pulled the project and decided to develop it in-house.

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