The Punisher (Windows)

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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	SifouNaS (1326)
An innovative game that introduces new ways to kill....	Twilightseer (264)

Critic Reviews

Game Over Online	Feb 28, 2005	80 out of 100	80
Just Games Retro	Sep 08, 2012		70
ActionTrip	Jan 26, 2005	68 out of 100	68
GameSpot (Belgium/Netherlands)	Mar 27, 2005	66 out of 100	66
GameZone	Feb 21, 2005	6.5 out of 10	65
GameSpot	Jan 21, 2005	6.5 out of 10	65
2404.org PC Gaming	Feb 07, 2005	6.4 out of 10	64
Shooterplanet	Dec 31, 2005	64 out of 100	64
videogamer.com	Apr 04, 2005	6 out of 10	60
JeuxVideoPC.com	May 16, 2005	6 out of 20	30

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Trivia

The game data file named "tables.vpp" contains much of the scenario data; one of the things included in it is part of the credits and other scenario data from Red Faction II!

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)