The Punisher PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Jan 17, 2005
  • Also On: PC
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Metascore
68 out of 100

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8.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. "The Punisher" video game represents the best of over 30 years of "Punisher" comic books and depicts some of the grittiest storylines in the Marvel Universe. [THQ]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 44
  3. Negative: 3 out of 44
  1. Maxim Online
    100
    It's not all brutality. The Punisher is also one of the most immersive strategy games ever created. Aim for the head and enjoy.
  2. GameZone
    85
    If you’re a Punisher fan I guarantee you’ll love this game. The Punisher is fully fleshed out through both his dialogue and his bloody brutality.
  3. RewiredMind
    70
    This game probably won’t win any awards for originality. But even as it is, comic fans will be especially pleased, and it’s more than capable of providing the desired bang you’d expect for your buck.
  4. Gamers Europe
    40
    Don’t bother buying this game, it's nothing you haven't seen before.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. FrankS.
    10
    Great.
  2. SherlockH.
    10
    Excellent.
  3. John
    8
    Great game, would of got a 10 if not for the ending... lol
  4. Rox22
    7
    A pretty decent game that mimics Manhunt in many ways. I was really suprised at how graphically violent it was, considering it's a Marvel game. But, it does stay true to the comic (more or less) and Frank Castle comes across as the Badass he is perfectly. Overall: One of the unsung PS2 hits that is worthy of the limelight.… Expand

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