The Punisher 2005

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After the mafia murders his family, Frank Castle devotes his life to punishing criminals, in this 2005 third person shooter from Volition. The story loosely combines the 2004 film and two series of the comic books, and the actor Thomas Jane reprises his role as the Punisher. You combine exploration and combat, and Frank can carry up to three weapons: two one handed ones, which can be dual wielded at any time, and a heavier two handed one. In close combat he can grab an enemy to use as a human shield, interrogate or perform a one button quick kill, and throw grabbed enemies through doors. Interrogation hot spots in the environment let him use death threats and torture to make enemies share information. Flashbacks show panels from actual comic issues. Interrogation is not required to progress, but its advantages still make each fight more than shooting.