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 Target list in your apartment.

The Punisher Windows The appropriate response when encountering The Punisher.

The Punisher Windows News clippings in your apartment reflect previous levels.

The Punisher Windows Intro - female officer

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Alternate Titles

"惩罚者" -- Simplified Chinese spelling
"Каратель" -- Russian spelling
"O Justiceiro" -- Brazilian title
"Il Punitore" -- Italian title
"El Castigador" -- Spanish 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 (5458)
An innovative game that introduces new ways to kill....	Windows	Twilightseer (264)

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Critic Reviews

games xtreme	PlayStation 2	Apr 19, 2005	9.1 out of 10	91
X-Power	Xbox	Mar 09, 2005	8 out of 10	80
Joypad	Xbox	Apr, 2005	7 out of 10	70
Diehard GameFan	PlayStation 2	Feb 22, 2005	7 out of 10	70
GameSpy	Xbox	Jan 25, 2005		70
GameSpot	Windows	Jan 21, 2005	6.5 out of 10	65
UOL Jogos	PlayStation 2	Feb 02, 2005		60
Game Freaks 365	Xbox	Feb 15, 2005	5.8 out of 10	58
Eurogamer.net (UK)	PlayStation 2	Apr 14, 2005	5 out of 10	50
PC Jeux	Windows	Jun, 2005	49 out of 100	49

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Trivia

During the Iron Tech raid, when the Punisher uses a special kill on one of the yakuza members, the line "Oh my God! They killed Kenji!" can be heard. This is a parody of a popular line from the TV series South Park.

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