Postal 2: Share the Pain

 PC
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    40
    Once you get past the uber-violent novelty of killing innocent civilians with everything from Molotov cocktails to weapons of mass destruction, you'll find the gameplay rather repetitive and shallow.
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  2. Game Chronicles
    77
    The enhancements to the single player game are certainly a huge improvement and the multiplayer modes are reasonably fun although you might have trouble finding other people to play with or against.
  3. IGN
    56
    The multiplayer gameplay is just as half-baked on a gameplay level as the single-player, making Share the Pain good for some temporary novelty diversion, but not much more. If you were truly a fan of Postal 2, then you'll probably get a kick out of this.
  5. GameZone
    72
    A game that should be reviled and admired at the same time. I kept wanting to despise the game but found myself playing it more and more.
  6. Gamer's Pulse
    50
    The online multiplayer runs pretty smooth and the maps are very well designed, although not overwhelmingly eye-catching. Each level is also liberally littered with weapons and ammo so that you’re never at a loss for something to kill people with.
  7. GameSpot
    62
    The result isn't going to convince anyone who took Postal 2 the wrong way to give it a second chance, but it's a better game now than before, and those looking for some seriously lowbrow humor in first-person shooter form would likely get a kick out of it.
  8. Game Over Online
    71
    Without a linear storyline to back it up, Share the Pain brings a limited amount of its humor to the multiplayer world.
  9. AceGamez
    60
    As an FPS it's fun for a while with some entertaining quirks here and there but not enough to keep you interested all the way through.
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  10. PC Gameworld
    65
    If you can manage to recognize its underlying tongue-in-cheek nature, Postal 2: Share the Pain can become much more fun to play and maybe even, dare we say, enjoy – at least for a time.
  11. My Gamer
    52
    If you see a copy in a bargain bin someplace for less than $10 and you like FPS games, you might want to give it a try. Just watch out for those sadistic rednecks and their gimp suit.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 289 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 226 out of 289
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 289
  3. Negative: 32 out of 289
  1. jr2446
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Underrated, unadultered masterpiece! Running With Scissors title Postal 2 provides choice. You can play through without using any violence orUnderrated, unadultered masterpiece! Running With Scissors title Postal 2 provides choice. You can play through without using any violence or be as violent as you want.… Full Review »
  2. killer89
    Jan 29, 2008
    10
    Everyone loves violence, no matter if they reject it. This game provides a good way to reduce the fury and other shit. I won't recommend Everyone loves violence, no matter if they reject it. This game provides a good way to reduce the fury and other shit. I won't recommend this game for small kids, though. Overall: Gift for sadistic people, teaser for "jesus" people.… Full Review »
  3. DeiCide
    Nov 5, 2012
    10
    Postal 2 : Share the Pain is an upgraded Postal 2 which included multiplayer. This game is a classic and anyone with a good sense of humourPostal 2 : Share the Pain is an upgraded Postal 2 which included multiplayer. This game is a classic and anyone with a good sense of humour should give it a go. RWS has released 'Postal 2 Complete' on Steam which includes this title updated with widescreen support & the AW expansion. Well worth the few dollars to support RWS as they plan to offer updates as well.… Full Review »
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