The Punisher Review

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(More customer reviews)It's been a long wait, but it's finally here."The Punisher" is now available for the PS2 (there are also X-Box and PC versions available), and I can honestly say that they have finally come out with a superb vision of the dark and brutal world of this cold-blooded antihero.It's violent.It's disturbing.It's unsettling.It's intense.

As it should be.

You're Frank Castle, a.k.a. "The Punisher."You have cemented yourself in a life of violence as you plead to punish the guilty since the judicial system does not.The story in the game is that you have been picked up by the police and they are now questioning you about a number of "assaults" carried out by you.You relive those flashbacks and gun down criminals left and right while trying to find out who is the mastermind behind the sudden crime wave (not to mention the number of attempts on your life).Your gut says it's Kingpin, but evidence points elsewhere.It's up to you to find out and learn why you're locked up in Ryker's Island to begin with.

The game has a pretty simple formula to it and once you've done it all... you've done it all.And yet, the game is so entertaining and engaging that the replay level is extremely high.The graphics are crisp and clear, the music is haunting and fits in with the mood, and the unfolding storyline guarantees you wanting to complete the game.There are a variety of weapons for you to choose from and different methods for taking out criminals.You can perform quick kills, use them as shields to protect yourself from gunfire, and the best feature of all, interrogate the guilty.You're going to need help along the way, so getting some answers from the criminal scum is a must.There's simple interrogations (gun tension, choke, face smash and punch), and there are also "special interrogations" on each level and section (can you say "buzz saw," "shark" and "electric chair?").You can also perform "special quick kills" that differ from level to level.Not to mention the intense "slaughter mode" where you assault your enemies with an unlimited amount of knives.

A nice bonus is that the voice of "The Punisher" is none other than Tom Jane, who was the star of the most recent "Punisher" flick.To some, this may not be a big deal, but to fans like me, it is MAJOR.An excellent decision, I must say.He really adds the tone and mood of Frank Castle splendidly.

Some of the drawbacks are that the controls take a little getting used to and the number of enemies on certain sections can be overwhelming.Also, some of the "special interrogations" can be tricky and if you're not careful, you may prematurely kill the only person who can help you out (I suggest using the "special interrogations" on enemies that don't have the white skulls above them, so that way the only penalty you'll get for prematurely wasting them is some lost points).Like I said, once you've done everything, you've pretty much have done EVERYTHING.However, I have to say the replay level is extremely high.You'll want to replay certain levels over and over again.

Overall, I'm extremely happy with "The Punisher" videogame for PS2."The Punisher" is one of my favorite comic book characters, and this game does a fine representation of it.If you're a fan, definitely check it out as soon as you can.

Remember, it's not vengeance... it's punishment.

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Product Description:
The Punisher is a trip into the world of the deadly vigilante, as he picks up where justice leaves off. Frank Castle is a decorated war veteran who lost his family when a mob hit went wrong. Since then he's fought to punish any who use violence for personal gain, without caring who gets in the way. Now he applies his military training to a new mission: The total destruction of all crime syndicates. Help the Punisher eliminate his latest target, by using mobsters' techniques and weapons against them.

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