The Punisher (2005) Xbox
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Metascore
69 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Enter the mind of The Punisher, a vigilante driven by more than just revenge. In a world marked by corruption, you serve as judge, jury, and executioner as you terrorize criminals with their own ruthless methods. Use a combination of physical force and character interaction to coerce criminals into coughing up valuable information, and then put them out of their misery with your arsenal of realistic weapons. The Punisher War Journal lets you relive in-game moments, collect items from Marvel's Punisher history, unlock bonus DVD footage, and more.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 47
  3. Negative: 1 out of 47
  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. WHAM! Gaming
    85
    As generic a third-person shooter as you're likely to find, with its novel gimmicks countered by some truly irritating shortcomings.
  3. Gaming Target
    73
    Everything about it screams "average", from the relatively enjoyable but repetitive gameplay, to the nice but not spectacular graphics.
  4. Play Magazine
    38
    The game, like the movie it was also inspired by, has failed to properly tap into the vivid, dark energy of the comic book. [Feb 2005, p.62]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. BobJ.
    10
    I love this game it is awesome the kills are sweet.
  2. JHango
    10
    This is one of the best games I ever played. Good graphics, good story and very good game play. The tortures and killings are the best! when I'm angry I play this game and feel better.… Expand
  3. JohnC.
    10
    I love this game! even though some mags disagree. This will go down as one of the greatest shooting games I ever played.
  4. SteveP.
    7
    I have never understood why this excellent website posts user reviews and ratings from people who have obviously never played the game in question. [Ed: me too!]… Expand

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