Play Punisher, The Online
Punisher, The technical data
| Name | Punisher, The |
| System | NES |
| Year | 1990 |
| Developer | Beam Software |
| Genre | Shooter |
The Punisher, released in 1993 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), is an action-adventure platformer based on Marvel Comics’ antihero vigilante character of the same name. Developed and published by LJN, The Punisher was one of the last games released for the NES.
The game follows Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, as he seeks revenge against crime boss Kingpin for the murder of his family. The player controls The Punisher through various levels filled with enemies to battle and obstacles to overcome. As the player progresses through each level, they must defeat enemies, collect weapons and items, and solve puzzles in order to progress further into the game. In addition to hand-to-hand combat, The Punisher can utilize a variety of weapons including handguns, shotguns, flamethrowers, rocket launchers and grenades.
The gameplay consists of side-scrolling stages where The Punisher must fight his way past gangs of criminals in order to reach his ultimate goal: defeating Kingpin. Along the way he will come across numerous bosses and minibosses that he must defeat before advancing further in the game. As players progress through each level they are rewarded with new items such as health or power ups that will help them in their quest for justice.
The graphics featured in The Punisher are colorful and detailed with some nice animation sequences scattered throughout its levels. Enemy designs vary from level to level; some have guns while others have swords or clubs which add a bit more challenge to each stage. Music is also featured throughout the game; although it is not particularly memorable, it does match up well with each stage’s setting and atmosphere.
Overall The Punisher is a fun and challenging addition to any NES library as it offers an interesting mix of action/adventure elements combined with puzzle solving that makes for an enjoyable gaming experience overall. Its difficulty may be off putting for some but those who persevere will be rewarded with an entertaining game that will keep them entertained for hours on end!
