The Punisher
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1990
About this game
The NES version of The Punisher is an on-rails shooter.
It puts the player in control of Frank Castle from behind, as he trades fire with the gangs of some of his classic enemies.
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Aside from being one of the few NES rail shooters, the game features an uncommon amount of destructible items in its levels.
You also have the ability to move Frank to the left or right of the screen to dodge incoming fire, or to hold down the fire button to lock him in place and move the aiming cursor.
The game features six "missions" with a number of varying environments and levels within them.
Standard pickups of armour and increased firepower are present, as well as grenades which can be launched with the B button.
Earning a 100% kill rating (as The Punisher would surely try to do) gives an unlimited "Super Gun" upgrade for the next stage.
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks The Punisher for Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding The Punisher to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NES release dates back to 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €384.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €729.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €19.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €23.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €166.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €384.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €23.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €726.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €166.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €18.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €379.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €700.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.57 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €146.12 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €379.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €18.98 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €706.84 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.13 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €146.36 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.68 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.73 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €380.09 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €708.49 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €43.23 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €146.70 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €19.02 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Punisher has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Punisher worth?
The Punisher for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €30.08 loose, €166.23 complete in box, and €384.65 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Punisher rare?
The Punisher has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Punisher?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For The Punisher, loose is €30.08 and CIB is €166.23 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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