[1] The DOS version features three different modes of gameplay: driving the Punisher's "Battle Van", walking through NYC's streets and select buildings, and scuba diving.

[2] In the issue number 77 of Computer Gaming World (December 1990), Charles Ardai stated that the DOS version of The Punisher "is wish-fulfillment of the highest order, a Death Wish revenge fantasy mixed with an honest cry from the gut for justice [...].

He gave the game a qualified recommendation, however, because of flaws including graphics of inconsistent quality, poor controls, bugs, and ineffective, manual-based copy protection.

[3] In the issue number 148 of the same magazine, Punisher as in the Paragon Software developed version is mentioned as the fifteenth most memorable hero of all time.

[4] In October 1991, The Punisher was indexed by the Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons of Germany in a list for games deemed to be a bad influence for younger gamers.