Capcom's 1993 arcade brawler, in which Frank Castle teams with S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Nick Fury to take down the Kingpin's criminal empire, was converted for the Genesis a year or two later, and it remains one of the few home versions of that coin-op. The Marvel vigilante fights through streets, warehouses and a crime-run tower in the same style as Capcom's Final Fight, with a second player able to join as Fury.
The Punisher stands out among brawlers because firearms are part of the core design. At certain moments the heroes draw their guns, and dropped weapons such as knives, pipes and grenades turn up throughout the stages. The Genesis conversion has fewer colors, smaller sprites and less enemy variety on screen than the arcade original, but it keeps the overall structure and boss lineup, including Bushwhacker and the Kingpin himself.
Tips for The Punisher
Pick up dropped weapons and grenades; they deal heavy damage to the tougher thugs and bosses.
Use the jump-plus-attack move to escape when enemies surround you.
In co-op, attack the same enemy from opposite sides to keep it stunned.
How to Play The Punisher
Click Play Now to launch The Punisher directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move, and Z, X and C handle attacking and jumping; pressing attack and jump together performs a special move that costs a little health. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is The Punisher free to play?
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What console is The Punisher for?
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What genre is The Punisher?
The Punisher is a action game. It was made for the Sega Genesis.
Can I play The Punisher on my phone?
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