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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|title        = The Punisher
 
|title        = The Punisher
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Geo-Mod|name=Geo-Mod 1.0|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Solarstrike|date=2018-06-30|comment=Some of the internal files use the .vpp file extension, and parts of the file structure of the [[Red Faction]] games are present in the game files. Additionally, some leftover elements of [[Red Faction II]] remain in the game's code.}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|CTG|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/DSVolition/status/595587026671501312|title=Volition on X|date=2023-10-19|snippet=All of our games run on our own engine that we developed in-house.}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 16, 2005}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 18, 2005|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/01/18/the-punishing-begins|title=The Punishing Begins - IGN|date=2023-06-02}}</ref>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-punisher|67}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-punisher--1|rating}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter, TPS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic, Comic book }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | The Punisher }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 +
|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20051213010118/http://thq.com/punisher/home.php
 +
|hltb        = 10140
 +
|lutris      = the-punisher-2005
 +
|mobygames    = 16630
 
|strategywiki = The Punisher (2005)
 
|strategywiki = The Punisher (2005)
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|wikipedia    = The Punisher (2005 video game)
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|wikipedia    = The Punisher (2004 video game)
 
|winehq      = 3176
 
|winehq      = 3176
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|The Punisher}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} Superior graphics compared to console versions.
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|introduction      = '''''The Punisher''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:TPS}} game developed by [[Company:Volition|Volition]] and published by [[Company:THQ|THQ]].
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{{--}} All versions of the game have the same worldwide censorship.<ref name="censorship">[https://www.refused-classification.com/censorship/games/p.html#punisher/ Game Censorship: The Punisher]</ref>
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 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}} disc check |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}} disc check |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2659-the-punisher-demo/ demo] is available.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix=
 
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher The Punisher Widescreen Fix].
 
# Install [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher The Punisher Widescreen Fix].
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# Open <code>ThePunisher.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
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# Open {{file|ThePunisher.WidescreenFix.ini}} with a text editor.
 
# Change <code>SkipIntro = 0</code> to <code>SkipIntro = 1</code>.
 
# Change <code>SkipIntro = 0</code> to <code>SkipIntro = 1</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===[https://github.com/ermaccer/PunisherPlugin/ PunisherPlugin]===
 +
{{++}} Removes "black and white" filter from interrogations.
 +
{{ii}} Optionally disable score penalties for executing enemies.
 +
{{ii}} Optionally enable dual wielding every weapon.
 +
{{ii}} Supported {{file|pun.exe}} size: 2 605 056 bytes.
 +
 +
===[https://github.com/ermaccer/ThePunisher.DebugMenu/ Debug Menu]===
 +
{{++}} Enables various debug options.
 +
{{ii}} Change player model, enable infinite health/ammo, freecam mode, etc.
  
 
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/963-the-punisher-gore-patch The Punisher Gore Patch]===
 
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/963-the-punisher-gore-patch The Punisher Gore Patch]===
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{{ii}} Adds gore as well as blood effect previously removed from the game.
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{{++}} Removes "black and white" filter from interrogations.
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{{ii}} Removes "black and white" filter from interrogations.
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{{++}} Restores unfinished blood effects on faces and a few quick kill animations.
 +
{{ii}} Compatible with PunisherPlugin if using {{file|pun.exe}} instead of {{file|The Punisher No Black & White Effects.exe}}; this is recommended because it allows skipping the trainer included in the "gore patch" to disable the black & white filter.
 +
{{ii}} Compatible with both US and UK versions of the game. All European versions of the game are compatible with the UK version of the patch.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\profiles\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/punisher/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/punisher/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = false
−
|anisotropic notes          = Can be forced in GPU control panel.
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|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced in GPU control panel.
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|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync                      = always on
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|vsync notes                = always on
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
−
|60 fps notes              = Frame rates higher than 30 FPS can cause problems with interrogations and aiming.
+
|60 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = 60+ FPS is Possible With Thirteen AG Patch. Fixes Aiming/Interrogation See
 +
                              [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher The Punisher Widescreen Fix]
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher The Punisher Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher The Punisher Widescreen Fix]|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}|fix=
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{{ii}} To change the FOV, open <code>ThePunisher.WidescreenFix.ini</code> and increase the <code>FOVFactor</code> value.
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{{ii}} To change the FOV, open {{file|ThePunisher.WidescreenFix.ini}} and increase the <code>FOVFactor</code> value.
 
{{ii}} To run in windowed mode, create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in the installation folder.
 
{{ii}} To run in windowed mode, create {{file|wndmode.ini}} in the installation folder.
 
{{ii}} To change the FPS limit, open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and modify the <code>FPSLimit</code> value.
 
{{ii}} To change the FPS limit, open {{file|d3d8.ini}} and modify the <code>FPSLimit</code> value.
 
{{--}} Some elements like HUDs and menus could look very tiny in high resolutions.
 
{{--}} Some elements like HUDs and menus could look very tiny in high resolutions.
 +
{{--}} Some elements may overlap.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Brightness Fix===
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==Input==
−
{{Fixbox|description=Black level correction with ReShade|fix=
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{{Input
−
# Download and install [http://dege.freeweb.hu// dgVoodoo 2] for this game.
 
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# Download the latest version of [[ReShade]] and run the ReShade Setup program.
 
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# Click ''Select game'', then select <code>pun.exe</code> found in <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
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# Select ''Direct3D 10+'' as the rendering API.
 
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# Allow to download shaders/effects, click "uncheck all" and select only <code>Levels.fx</code>.
 
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# Run the game, press {{key|Home}}/{{key|Pos1}} to enter the configuration menu and follow the tutorial to create a new config.
 
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# Enable Levels.fx and change the range to 15-255.
 
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# In the ''Settings'' tab, under ''Usage Mode'' select ''Performance Mode''.
 
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# Press {{key|Home}}/{{key|Pos1}} to exit the configuration menu.
 
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}}
 
−
 
 
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==Input settings==
 
−
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    = Effects, music and voice.
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|separate volume notes    = Effects, Music, Voice.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Spanish
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  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = French
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/308_traducao-do-the-punisher-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Fan translation].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = Russian
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues fixed==
 +
===Interrogations and aiming issues===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#punisher ThirteenAG's fix]|fix=
 +
* Copy the content of the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix=
 +
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d8to9 wrapper|ref={{cn|date=September 2020}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Use this method only if not already using ThirteenAG's fix and do not intend to play the game in widescreen.
 +
# Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8.dll].
 +
# Copy it to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Fixing "blurred" graphics===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Do this steps before opening the game:|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|regedit.exe}}.
 +
# Go to {{Registry|HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0000\UMD\}}.
 +
# Find the value <code>PixelCenter</code>.
 +
# Change <code>30 00 00 00</code> to <code>31 00 00 00</code>.
 +
# After closing the game, change <code>PixelCenter</code> back to <code>30 00 00 00</code>.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} This method also helps in other games with blurred graphics, like in The Matrix: Path of Neo.
 +
{{ii}} This method was tested on AMD videocards (maybe it will also work on NVIDIA videocards).
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Incorrect black levels===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Black level correction with ReShade||ref={{cn|date=September 2020}}|fix=
 +
# Download and install [[dgVoodoo 2]] for this game.
 +
# Download the latest version of [[ReShade]] and run the ReShade Setup program.
 +
# Click ''Select game'', then select {{file|pun.exe}} found in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
# Delete ''d3d9.dll''.
 +
# Select ''Direct3D 9'' as the rendering API.
 +
# Allow to download shaders/effects, click "uncheck all" and select only <code>Levels.fx</code>.
 +
# Run the game, press {{key|Home}}/{{key|Pos1}} to enter the configuration menu and follow the tutorial to create a new config.
 +
# Enable <code>Levels.fx</code> and change the range to 15-255.
 +
# In the ''Settings'' tab, under ''Usage Mode'' select ''Performance Mode''.
 +
# Press {{key|Home}}/{{key|Pos1}} to exit the configuration menu.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Greenish smoke/fog, rough color transitions, visual artifacts during closed captions===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]}}
 +
 +
===Stuttering on HDD===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=[http://commonemitter.blogspot.com/2019/09/disabling-hdd-apm.html Disable APM]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/stuttering-on-secondary-hd.1808771/|title=Stuttering on secondary HD - Tom's Hardware|date=May 9, 2014}}</ref>}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        =
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          =
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = 98 SE, ME
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|minOS    = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
−
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 1.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 2 GB
−
|minGPU  = Hardware T&L compatible
 
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|minDX    = 8.1
  
−
|recOS    = 2000, XP
 
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
−
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP 2400+
 
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
−
|recHD    =
 
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 4
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 4
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 8500
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 8500
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4YMAAOSwAvVhxHHr/s-l1600.jpg|title=The Punisher back cover|date=2023-10-19}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 16:57, 6 April 2024

The Punisher
The Punisher cover
Developers
Volition
Publishers
THQ
Russobit-M
Engines
CTG[1]
Release dates
Windows January 18, 2005[2]
Reception
Metacritic 67
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter, TPS
Art styles Realistic, Comic book
Themes Contemporary, North America
Series The Punisher
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The Punisher (2005) on HowLongToBeat
The Punisher (2005) on IGDB
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The Punisher (2005) guide on StrategyWiki
The Punisher (2005) on MobyGames
The Punisher (2005) on Wikipedia
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The Punisher
Subseries of Marvel
The Punisher 1990
The Punisher (2005) 2005

The Punisher is a singleplayer TPS game developed by Volition and published by THQ.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 5 DRM disc check
Windows
A demo is available.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Skip intro videos[citation needed]
  1. Install The Punisher Widescreen Fix.
  2. Open ThePunisher.WidescreenFix.ini with a text editor.
  3. Change SkipIntro = 0 to SkipIntro = 1.

PunisherPlugin

Removes "black and white" filter from interrogations.
Optionally disable score penalties for executing enemies.
Optionally enable dual wielding every weapon.
Supported pun.exe size: 2 605 056 bytes.

Debug Menu

Enables various debug options.
Change player model, enable infinite health/ammo, freecam mode, etc.

The Punisher Gore Patch

Removes "black and white" filter from interrogations.
Restores unfinished blood effects on faces and a few quick kill animations.
Compatible with PunisherPlugin if using pun.exe instead of The Punisher No Black & White Effects.exe; this is recommended because it allows skipping the trainer included in the "gore patch" to disable the black & white filter.
Compatible with both US and UK versions of the game. All European versions of the game are compatible with the UK version of the patch.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\profiles\[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\profiles\[Note 1]

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
See Widescreen resolution.
Windowed
See Widescreen resolution.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Widescreen resolution.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
60+ FPS is Possible With Thirteen AG Patch. Fixes Aiming/Interrogation See The Punisher Widescreen Fix
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

Use The Punisher Widescreen Fix[citation needed]
To change the FOV, open ThePunisher.WidescreenFix.ini and increase the FOVFactor value.
To run in windowed mode, create wndmode.ini in the installation folder.
To change the FPS limit, open d3d8.ini and modify the FPSLimit value.
Some elements like HUDs and menus could look very tiny in high resolutions.
Some elements may overlap.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Effects, Music, Voice.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Italian
Polish
Local retail only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation.
Russian
Spanish

Issues fixed

Interrogations and aiming issues

Use ThirteenAG's fix
Limit the Framerate to 60 FPS[citation needed]
Use d3d8to9 wrapper[citation needed]
Use this method only if not already using ThirteenAG's fix and do not intend to play the game in widescreen.
  1. Download d3d8.dll.
  2. Copy it to <path-to-game>.
  3. Set monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz.

Fixing "blurred" graphics

Do this steps before opening the game:
  1. Open regedit.exe.
  2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0000\UMD\.
  3. Find the value PixelCenter.
  4. Change 30 00 00 00 to 31 00 00 00.
  5. After closing the game, change PixelCenter back to 30 00 00 00.

Notes

This method also helps in other games with blurred graphics, like in The Matrix: Path of Neo.
This method was tested on AMD videocards (maybe it will also work on NVIDIA videocards).

Incorrect black levels

Black level correction with ReShade[citation needed]
  1. Download and install dgVoodoo 2 for this game.
  2. Download the latest version of ReShade and run the ReShade Setup program.
  3. Click Select game, then select pun.exe found in <path-to-game>.
  4. Delete d3d9.dll.
  5. Select Direct3D 9 as the rendering API.
  6. Allow to download shaders/effects, click "uncheck all" and select only Levels.fx.
  7. Run the game, press Home/Pos1 to enter the configuration menu and follow the tutorial to create a new config.
  8. Enable Levels.fx and change the range to 15-255.
  9. In the Settings tab, under Usage Mode select Performance Mode.
  10. Press Home/Pos1 to exit the configuration menu.

Greenish smoke/fog, rough color transitions, visual artifacts during closed captions

Use dgVoodoo 2

Stuttering on HDD

Disable APM[3]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows[4]
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 1.0 GHz		 Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 4
ATI Radeon 8500
128 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. ↑ Volition on X - last accessed on 2023-10-19
    "All of our games run on our own engine that we developed in-house."
  2. ↑ The Punishing Begins - IGN - last accessed on 2023-06-02
  3. ↑ Stuttering on secondary HD - Tom's Hardware - last accessed on May 9, 2014
  4. ↑ The Punisher back cover - last accessed on 2023-10-19