7. The Punisher

While never officially banned, the 2005 release was forced alter the game to keep from getting AO rating in the United States for violence. Developers Volition, Inc had to alter the game for releases in Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom also for the extreme nature of the graphic content. Actions that aren’t very common for video game releases – especially within the United States. What led to the controversy surrounding The Punisher?

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The gruesome depictions of torture and the nature of the executions were not only “unique” but definitely caught the attention of rating boards internationally. Within the game, The Punisher uses what governments like to call “enhanced interrogation” measures to get information from victims – the rest of the world commonly refers to these actions as torture. Just a look at several scenes from the game informs you of how far the game takes the scenes.