Missy Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 I had heard the rumors and even firsthand testimonials, but was reluctant to believe any of it. That was until I saw this screen. Look at what it says -- WOOD CHIPPER!!!! Holy fuck this game is going to be violent! Unfortunately it's another six months from release, but I'll be dreaming of it every night until then. First Look: The Punisher by Bryan Dawson THQ is about to unleash some punishment on the gaming community. Bryan Dawson takes a first look at The Punisher. Comic book properties are all the rage right now. The movie industry has embraced the genre and continues to release blockbuster films based on the highly popular Marvel and DC comic book licenses. This summer, Lion's Gate Films will release a movie based on the fan favorite comic, The Punisher. Now, thanks for the folks over at THQ and Volition, PlayStation 2 and Xbox owners will be able to take punishment into their own hands. For those unfamiliar with the comic book property, The Punisher follows the story of Frank Castle. As an undercover FBI agent and former Marine, Castle was marked for death by the mob. He survived the hit, but his wife and children were victimized in his place. Devastated by the loss, Castle becomes the one man army, judge and jury known as The Punisher. Unlike other superheroes, he has no special powers. Instead, Castle relies on his intelligence, combat experience and undying will to avenge the wronged. Don't overlook The Punisher video game as your standard, single player action title. Volition has gone to great lengths to create a unique experience that will keep players coming back to dish out more punishment. Instead of simply shooting everything in site, players will be able to walk into a room and evaluate the situation. If you see something that you can use as a good punishment device, chances are you can use it against the bad guys. Special hotspots littered throughout the environments will trigger the ultimate punishment for unsuspecting villains. There are over 100 unique ways to dish out a heavy helping of punishment. The environments are so interactive that players will be able to create Zen-like moments of punishment if they use their surroundings to the fullest extent. This is not only a highly unique feature for an action game, but also a first for console gaming. If for some reason you decide to keep some criminals alive, Volition is there for you. The Punisher includes a personal interrogation mode to help the Punisher obtain important info. Here, you'll face criminals in a one-on-one shake down, getting the facts you need to continue on with your mission. Yet another first for console gaming, and a feature that should help keep things fresh for gamers looking for more than the ultimate punishment. What Punisher game is complete without a nice arsenal of weaponry? Not only will would-be punishers have a large assortment of guns to utilize, but you'll also be able to customize and upgrade your weapons. The game will include realistic modern day weaponry that players have come to expect from only the best action games. Pick and choose the form of punishment you'll be delivering, then customize your weapon to provide a unique killing experience that can only be found in The Punisher. Those of you worried about The Punisher's comic book roots, fear not, Volition is on the ball with this one as well. The game features an original story by acclaimed Punisher scribes Garth Ennis and Jimmy Palmiotti. The story combines over 30 years of Punisher history, including his greatest adversaries and allies. In addition, players will be able to collect and unlock special bonus material from the Punisher and Marvel universes. As a member of the action game genre, The Punisher looks to exceed any and all expectations. For fans of the comic, Volition seems to have created a missing piece in the Punisher universe. This is looking to be something that fans of the comics and action game buffs should equally enjoy, and casual gamers will certainly get a kick out of punishing others. THQ plans to ship The Punisher this fall for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles. Stay tuned for more punishment as we draw closer to the Electronic Entertainment Expo this May. (source) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Keith Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 No Game Cube version? Figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted April 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 No Game Cube version? Figures. Why would the GC have an M rated game? [/sarcasm] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Keith Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 No Game Cube version? Figures. Why would the GC have an M rated game? [/sarcasm] Because it'd be cool to have an M rated Mario game where he shoots hookers. On topic, that screen shot does look pretty damn cool, or atleast the whole idea of choosing how you wanna interogate a guy sounds awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted April 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 I know a guy who played a demo, and he said it is unbelievably bloody. Like, you can throw your shotgun at someone, and, after they've instinctively caught it, you stab them in the face. You can curb the bastards, and put their faces into hot water and stoves. He also said there was a moment when he shot some guy (with a shotgun) on the stairs and his head rolled down. And the interrogation system is pressure sensitive. Meaning, you use the left analog stick to put the gun up to a guy's head -- if you press it too hard you end up killing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Heat Posted April 2, 2004 Report Share Posted April 2, 2004 Luckily, I own the X-Box. Man I'm going to buy this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Luckily, I own the X-Box. Man I'm going to buy this. What if it's shite? What if the blood is replaced by chocolate? What then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted April 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 G4TV.com ran a feature on this game last night, and all I have to say is HOLY FUCKING SHIT! Instead of cutting away/pulling you out of the action during interrogations, you control the action. With that said, there are supposedly over 100 ways to interrogate/punish the criminals. And one of the ways they showed involved putting a man's head into a tank full of piranas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Keith Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 G4TV.com ran a feature on this game last night, and all I have to say is HOLY FUCKING SHIT! Instead of cutting away/pulling you out of the action during interrogations, you control the action. With that said, there are supposedly over 100 ways to interrogate/punish the criminals. And one of the ways they showed involved putting a man's head into a tank full of piranas! Game Cube gets Spider Man, GC also gets Hulk, we even get that X-Men game based on Wolverine... WHY CAN'T THIS GAME COME TO THE GAME CUBE JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER ONES!?!? :bang: God, this game sounds really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted April 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 WHY CAN'T THIS GAME COME TO THE GAME CUBE JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER ONES!?!? Nintendo owes a lot of fans some serious explanations as to why so many M-rated titles are kept off the 'Cube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Heat Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Luckily, I own the X-Box. Man I'm going to buy this. What if it's shite? What if the blood is replaced by chocolate? What then? If the blood is replaced with chocolate then I definitely get it. Imgaine the hilarity. THE HILARITY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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