The Punisher (2005 video game)
| The Punisher | |
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PlayStation 2 cover art
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| Developer(s) |
Volition, Inc. Amplified Games (mobile) |
| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Distributor(s) | Marvel Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, mobile phone |
| Release |
Mobile
Xbox, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows |
| Genre(s) | Action, third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | (Xbox) 73.11% (PS2) 72.47% (PC) 66.94% (Mobile) 46% |
| Metacritic | (Xbox) 69/100 (PS2) 68/100 (PC) 67/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Edge | 5/10 |
| EGM | 6.83/10 |
| Eurogamer | 5/10 |
| Game Informer | 7.5/10 |
| GamePro |   |
| Game Revolution | C |
| GameSpot | 6.6/10 (PC) 6.5/10 (Mobile) 4.6/10 |
| GameSpy |  |
| GameZone | (PS2) 8.5/10 (Xbox) 7.5/10 (PC) 6.5/10 |
| IGN | 8/10 |
| OPM (US) | |
| OXM (US) | 6.8/10 |
| PC Gamer (US) | 66% |
| Detroit Free Press | |
| Maxim | 10/10 |
The Punisher is a third-person shooter video game developed by Volition, Inc. and released by THQ in 2005 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows; a mobile phone game was also developed by Amplified Games. The game stars the Marvel Comics antihero, The Punisher. After his family was murdered by the Mafia, Frank Castle devoted his life to the punishment of criminals. Players take control of the titular ruthless vigilante to track down criminals and kill them.
The game's story is a loose mixture of the 2004 film, as well as the Vol. 4 (2000) and Vol. 5 (2001) of the comic books. Actor Thomas Jane reprises his role as Frank Castle/The Punisher. The game features many cameo appearances from Marvel Comics characters, such as Iron Man, Nick Fury, Black Widow, Matt Murdock (the alter ego of Daredevil), Bushwacker, The Kingpin and Bullseye. Also present are several characters from the Welcome Back, Frank storyline such as detectives Martin Soap and Molly Van Richtofen, the Punisher's neighbors Joan and Spacker Dave, Ma Gnucci, The Russian and General Kreigkopf.
Gameplay in The Punisher offers a combination of exploration, stealth and combat. When encountering an enemy, the Punisher can attack, or perform a one-button "quick kill". Depending on the villain, the current location, and a player-determined level of aggression, one of numerous fatal assaults will be performed. The game's environments also feature interrogation "hot spots", where the Punisher can interrogate his enemies using death threats and torture, coercing them to share information that may help him in his quest.
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