The Punisher: No Mercy
The Punisher: No Mercy | |
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Unreal Engine 3[1] | |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
Release | July 2, 2009 |
Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
The Punisher: No Mercy is a first-person shooter video game that was released on July 2, 2009, on the PSN Store. It also shares fonts and models from the 2008 film Punisher: War Zone, though doesn't share continuity with it. The game was pulled from PSN as of 2011 due to licensing expiring between Marvel and Zen Studios, although Marvel continued working with Zen Studios on Marvel Pinball.
Gameplay
The game is an arena based first person shooter, with four arenas available at launch including New York, Docks and Factories. The player is able to carry three weapons at a time to convey a sense of realism. The story mode consists of four matches played on different maps with different game types. Before playing, players are required to select a mode which will advantage the player. The game includes local multiplayer and online play, which contains deathmatch, one vs many and co-op. The player is not able to drive vehicles. There is a total of eight playable characters, each with their own unique abilities.[2] The single-player game mode includes story scenes featuring original artwork by Mike Deodato.
Plot
Acting on a tip provided by his ally Budianski, the
Following a clue left by Jigsaw, the Punisher is led to
The Punisher locates Jigsaw's lair, which is full of Jigsaw doubles. The Punisher slaughters the impostors, and is subdued by the real Jigsaw. As Jigsaw taunts and prepares to kill the Punisher, the building is rocked by an explosion, which distracts Jigsaw, giving the Punisher the chance to stab him in the head. The source of the blast is revealed to be Silver Sable, who orders the Punisher to surrender while holding him at gunpoint with a S.H.I.E.L.D. team that includes Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, Outlaw, and Black Widow. The game ends as the screen flashes, "To Be Continued..."
Characters
- Playable
- The Punisher
- Barracuda
- Bushwacker
- Jigsaw
- Silver Sable
- Microchip
- Finn Cooley
- Jenny Cesare
- Carlos Cruz (DLC)
- Non-Playable
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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1Up.com | C−[5] |
Destructoid | 3/10[6] |
Edge | 3/10[7] |
GameSpot | 4.5/10[9] |
GamesRadar+ | 2/5[8] |
GameZone | 5.7/10[10] |
IGN | 4.2/10[11] |
The game holds an aggregated rating of 47 out of 100 at Metacritic,[4] and 49.19% at GameRankings.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Kigyossy, Zsolt (September 23, 2008). "The Punisher: No Mercy Coming Exclusively to PSN". PlayStation.Blog. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
- ^ GameSpot staff (September 23, 2008). "The Punisher: No Mercy Exclusive Q&A - First Details". GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 30, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ a b "The Punisher: No Mercy for PlayStation 3". GameRankings. Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ a b "The Punisher: No Mercy for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on January 13, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- 1UP.com. Archived from the originalon May 27, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ Nicholson, Brad (July 10, 2009). "Review: The Punisher: No Mercy". Destructoid. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ Edge staff (September 2009). "The Punisher: No Mercy". Edge. No. 205. p. 96.
- GamesRadar. Archivedfrom the original on January 25, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ a b McShea, Tom (July 6, 2009). "The Punisher: No Mercy Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 25, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ Aceinet (July 19, 2009). "The Punisher: No Mercy - PS3 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on July 24, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ a b Roper, Chris (July 6, 2009). "The Punisher: No Mercy Review". IGN. Archived from the original on August 28, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ^ djhsecondnature (July 7, 2009). "Review: The Punisher: No Mercy". The Sixth Axis. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2010.