The Punisher (2005 video game)
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| Developer | Volition |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Director | Jeff Carroll |
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| Series | The Punisher |
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| Genres | Action-adventure, third-person shooter |
| Mode | Single-player |
The Punisher is a 2005 third-person shooter action-adventure game developed by Volition and published by THQ, based on the Marvel Comics character the Punisher. It was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Windows; a mobile phone port was developed by Amplified Games, developed in 2004 and released in 2005.
The game stars the 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 and kill criminals. The story is a loose hybridization of the 2004 film of the same name, as well as the Vol. 5 (2000) and Vol. 6 (2001) series of the comic books. Actor Thomas Jane reprises his role as Frank Castle/The Punisher.
An earlier video game adaptation of the film was in development by Mucky Foot Productions, but was cancelled when THQ decided to bring development in-house.