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POSTAL

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Metacritic:
56
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Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action. Crazed gunmen out for your blood await you around every corner, and your only choice is to get them before they get you. Fight back with a destructive arsenal as make your way through a violence-stricken town.

It's time to go POSTAL!

  • New control options - use your mouse or dual analog sticks. None of that tank control insanity!
  • Get your friends together for LAN Multiplayer - co-op or deathmatch for up to 16 players.
  • Blast your way through 22 levels: Includes the original 16 level campaign, 4 from the Special Delivery expansion and 2 previously Japanese-exclusive levels.
  • Test yourself with one of 22 bonus Challenge stages, across 4 categories. Or play through all of them in The Gauntlet.
  • 9 devastating weapons: Defend yourself with varied tools of mayhem. Take aim with the Scatter Gun! Clear out rooms with Grenades, Mines, and the almighty Napalm Launcher! Whip out Heatseeker Rockets for those big groups!
  • Wide range of foes: Defend yourself from Molotov-tossing Grenadiers, gun-toting Infantryman, rocket-firing Heavy-Weapons Experts (don't forget to duck!), and angry Ostriches!
  • Non-stop, guns-blazing, adrenaline-fueled action!
  • Fully-voiced Japanese audio available!

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User Reviews

Mostly Positive
14 user reviews
79%
Positive
1 hrs at review
Recommended

i was just about to rate this game negatively, but then i remembered that 90% of games from this era do not work on modern hardware. this one does, so it gets a positive review. also, this game will be 60 minutes of machine gun SFX, and will give you a headache.

2 hrs at review
Recommended

I regret nothing.

8 hrs at review
Recommended

postal

10 hrs at review
Recommended

Better than the remaster and it doesn't crash every ten seconds.

20 min at review
Not Recommended

It's dated

15 hrs at review
Recommended

POSTAL is a controversial yet undeniably influential title in the realm of action shooters, known for its unapologetic dark humor, over-the-top violence, and satirical take on American culture. Originally released in the late 1990s and later made available on Steam with updated versions, the game places players in the shoes of the Postal Dude, an everyman whose mundane life unravels into chaotic mayhem. It’s a game that defies conventional storytelling and gameplay norms, deliberately courting shock value while delivering fast-paced, no-holds-barred action. At its core, POSTAL is a top-down shooter that emphasizes frenetic gameplay and player freedom to wreak havoc across open-ended levels. Players navigate through urban environments, wielding an arsenal of bizarre and often absurd weapons—from standard firearms to more unconventional tools of destruction. The game’s mechanics are straightforward, with controls that prioritize rapid movement and shooting, encouraging players to ...

45 min at review
Recommended

-software launch parameter

22 hrs at review
Recommended

interesting story but gameplay is a bit janky, other modes are OK, the challenge mode is actually challenging and fun but the game crash there so often for me. if you only into the story then the stiff gameplay shouldnt be an issue for you

FAQ

How much does POSTAL cost?

POSTAL is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.

What are the system requirements for POSTAL?

System requirements are not available for POSTAL.

What platforms is POSTAL available on?

POSTAL is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is POSTAL worth buying?

POSTAL has 79% positive reviews from 14 players. Metacritic score: 56/100.

When was POSTAL released?

POSTAL was released on Nov 14, 1997.

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