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The Punisher 2004

Shooter by Volition, published by THQ.

79
Critics
aggregate score
79
Players
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About

Crime is everywhere on the streets of New York City. As Frank "the Punisher" Castle, it is your job to clean them up. However, there seem to be bigger things at hand...

What is happening now

The Punisher is a shooter-adventure game released in 2004 across multiple platforms, putting players in control of Marvel's vigilante anti-hero Frank Castle. The game has largely faded from active discussion over the years, though it occasionally resurfaces in broader conversations about comic book adaptations in gaming. Recent coverage has touched on Frank Castle's appearances in other Spider-Man media, specifically examining how the character has been portrayed in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Writers have noted surprise at how effectively the Punisher's characterization was handled in that storyline, suggesting the crossover provided unexpected depth to the character that defied initial skepticism about the pairing's potential.

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Releases

Platform
Date
April 12, 2004
January 16, 2005 (North America first)
January 16, 2005 (North America first)
January 16, 2005 (North America first)
January 16, 2005 (North America first)

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.