Postal 2: Share the Pain

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 289 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 226 out of 289
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 289
  3. Negative: 32 out of 289
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  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 or be as violent as you want.
  2. Daiytona
    Mar 26, 2013
    10
    I love the game. No other games are so voilence. I think no one that play this game is "crank" or a "psyco". Its funny to running with scissors. Postal 2 is the best Titel of the Series!
  3. JStheguy
    Jun 22, 2013
    8
    A rather interesting little game, I would say this is one of the best examples of an open-word game, even now. You start each day outside of your trailer home with a list of errands to do and the scummy city of Paradise, and the game basically just says "Go nuts!" and has you try to make anyway you want towards completing your objectives. An early example of this is Monday's "Buy someA rather interesting little game, I would say this is one of the best examples of an open-word game, even now. You start each day outside of your trailer home with a list of errands to do and the scummy city of Paradise, and the game basically just says "Go nuts!" and has you try to make anyway you want towards completing your objectives. An early example of this is Monday's "Buy some milk" errand, you can stand in a line, that they thoughtfully custom coded NPC's to specifically annoy you, or you steal it, almost gaurnteeing that you will find yourself trying to evade the storeowner and the police. Now on to the town this playground of death takes place in, Paradise. Paradise is anything but, and the developers tried thier hardest to let you explore every last nook of every last dying business, crack empourium, and trashy home of this h***-hole, this makes a stark contrast to stuff like the GTA series where you can explore a massive cityscape, but almost all of the buildings are pretty much painted boxes that you can't enter. The biggest sticking point of this game is the crudness of it all, what with the ability to shoot a cop, shock him until he falls to the ground, and pee on his crumpled, barely alive form. Honestly, the violence is all played for laughs and has roughly the same physics as an episode of Loony Toons. The only real problem I can say is that the redneck enemy type is prone to bugging out into an infinte spouting of "Yeeha-woo-yeeha-woo-yeeha-woo" and that it is sort of short, it can be beat in about 3 hours if you are good at it.… Expand
  4. Fire-Demon
    Sep 15, 2013
    10
    Simply awesome game and a breath of fresh air in this hysterically politically correct climate the world is in, the "critic rating" do differ allot from the user rating notice? well those critics are scared to upset their politically correct partners.. unzip your fly get your pipe stuffed and go postal
  5. Earthykiller127
    Aug 1, 2013
    10
    This game got all the thing a normal game doesn't mostly have Fun Show your wee wee to everyone, kick terrorists in the face, and even get sent to jail for taking a piss on a cop
  6. m0rb
    Dec 29, 2013
    8
    when I saw this game the first time, I couldn't believe it wasn't banned instantly!
    it really is THAT violent but only if YOU want it to be!
    soaking an innocent bystander in gasoline, lighting him or her up, watch them burn.... then, get your penis out (oh yeah, you read right!), P*SS on him/her to put out the flames, then stand on the burnt, dying body as it crawls away... THAT is    when I saw this game the first time, I couldn't believe it wasn't banned instantly!
    it really is THAT violent but only if YOU want it to be!

    soaking an innocent bystander in gasoline, lighting him or her up, watch them burn.... then, get your penis out (oh yeah, you read right!), P*SS on him/her to put out the flames, then stand on the burnt, dying body as it crawls away... THAT is POSTAL 2.

    it CAN BE the most violent, brutal and, to be honest, SICK game ever made but, again, ONLY IF YOU want it to be.

    all missions can be finnished with minimal use of violence!
    only sometimes will you be attacked without provocation, in which case you have to defend yourself.
    and if you turn to violence, boy oh boy, this game IS violent!

    does anybody know another game, in which you can CATCH CATS and USE THEM AS A SILENCER for your GUNS?
    I didn't think so...    … Expand
  7. NotAUsername
    Sep 8, 2013
    8
    While the graphics are questionable, the gameplay is awesome! It's like GTA with a little extra freedom to do whatever you want. I got to mention that the ability to pee on people is just hilarious! Overall, a pretty good game!
  8. vahn
    Nov 12, 2012
    7
    I always heard of this game and always wanted to give it a try. Of course it was almost banished to every store and such and had no luck trying to get in other ways, so I'm so glad that I could buy it again for 10 bucks only...and now I can see some of the rants and bad judgements on this game. I'll start saying that I do love how the game is easy-going and basically free of mind: you'reI always heard of this game and always wanted to give it a try. Of course it was almost banished to every store and such and had no luck trying to get in other ways, so I'm so glad that I could buy it again for 10 bucks only...and now I can see some of the rants and bad judgements on this game. I'll start saying that I do love how the game is easy-going and basically free of mind: you're free to do basically anything in order to reach your goal. You can either do a massacre and kill EVERYONE on your way (and risk to get yourself arrested too), or simply go through the next area without touching anyone: the choice is yours and it's fun to do either way at times. What I don't like however is how boring the transitions between areas. Infact you have some goals to do in the day but those goals are always far away and you have to do constant loading and loading for the next areas; these loadings are extremely boring and even though they are fast, they can become tiresome quickly. So in other words, this game resembles a bit of GTA, but without the cars, but with the exception that in this game the violence is extreme, almost unrealistic (with a proper mod, you can dismember your enemies, and even dogs and cats can be brutally murdered...no wonder it had a lot of controversy back then!). Of course I do like once in a while to act like a psycho and once in a while I just go around and nuke everyone...but even this gets tiring quick. Even with cheats. I haven't finished yet but I don't think it's very long (if you just go to your objectives, you'll easily end up your days in less than 2 hours) but the endless gore and stuff will probably make you spend more time to find out other ways to increase your kill counter (which doesn't exist in the game, I just made it up). It's a great game for relieving stress and to cheer you up though, but don't expect much else: it's fun, but repetitive quick. Worth a try.… Expand
  9. zombiechan
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    Postal 2 is a fun game made by fun developers that love to poke fun at themselves as well as society. If you want a game where you can go complete psycho or just go and buy milk like a normal person, Postal 2 is for you.
  10. ZeroHour
    Feb 28, 2004
    10
    You all thought that gta vice city was violent, huh ?! Well this game is freaking uberc00l. But remember, its as violent as you are.
  11. 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 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.
  12. Elenoe
    Nov 12, 2012
    9
    It's old. It's ugly. But it always made me laugh. The absurd humor is unique and almost everything in the game is good source of fun. If you can watch South Park and laugh you can love this game either. ..also it's the only "really-bad-week simulator" out there.
  13. LT1derland
    Jan 15, 2013
    8
    One of the few games that actually lets you make choices! Truly open ended missions not just how you want but when you want in a living open world. Still discovering things after countless play through's. Constant load times transitioning to different area's hold this game back, otherwise a great game.
  14. 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 this game for small kids, though. Overall: Gift for sadistic people, teaser for "jesus" people.
  15. EuroGamer
    Sep 12, 2009
    9
    I am a big fan of this game, it's one of the most underrated and misunderstood games of all times. The single player is packed full of cool features that admittedly you are unlikely to find without finding about about them on the internet, but just to give you some idea of the warped humor of the devs, you are piss on a doughnut, pick it up and place it somewhere you think a cop willI am a big fan of this game, it's one of the most underrated and misunderstood games of all times. The single player is packed full of cool features that admittedly you are unlikely to find without finding about about them on the internet, but just to give you some idea of the warped humor of the devs, you are piss on a doughnut, pick it up and place it somewhere you think a cop will walk to, then watch in amusement as he eats it and throws ups. The game is packed with interesting little mechanics like this.
    Sure, that    … Expand
  16. ChrisW.
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    I love guns. I LOVE THIS GAME!
  17. ExtremeSwat
    Nov 10, 2012
    10
    Great game, some reviewers praise other developers while great games , that I love to call "hidden gems" are trashed and called not worthy for consumers , I'll tell them to shove their 59% meta upon their ____ (censored due to whiny "omg omg violent language critics rage after"
    My score for the game? It's not going to be 10......it would be 1000.
  18. Andreakossa
    Nov 12, 2012
    9
    If you don't get this game you should feel ashamed for missing out on a awesome game, it's weird and fun at the same time, play as "The Dude", a man who try to survive the normal life of an awesome crazy town, you can also meet Gary Coleman (R.I.P.) who will make a fun addiction to the game, a nice arsenal of weapons, from assault rifles with cat silencer to bulls head, even gasolineIf you don't get this game you should feel ashamed for missing out on a awesome game, it's weird and fun at the same time, play as "The Dude", a man who try to survive the normal life of an awesome crazy town, you can also meet Gary Coleman (R.I.P.) who will make a fun addiction to the game, a nice arsenal of weapons, from assault rifles with cat silencer to bulls head, even gasoline tanks, which will help you set the world on fire, and rocket launchers, get ready anyway, activist factions are ready to show you some "real love", if you have anything to ask about the game just post on the review and i will be happy to let you know about it.… Expand
  19. ZD
    Feb 29, 2008
    10
    Greatest game ever! I can't wait for Postal 3, which I read is in development as of Feb 08, as well as a Postal movie coming up. Single player is sickeningly entertaining, and the multiplayer is phenomenal. Best LAN party game ever. Ratings obviously bad because of the intense violence and bad taste. Get your noses out of the air critics and come down to earth with the rest of us Greatest game ever! I can't wait for Postal 3, which I read is in development as of Feb 08, as well as a Postal movie coming up. Single player is sickeningly entertaining, and the multiplayer is phenomenal. Best LAN party game ever. Ratings obviously bad because of the intense violence and bad taste. Get your noses out of the air critics and come down to earth with the rest of us regular people.… Expand
  20. Xgashh
    Jul 19, 2012
    10
    This is most epic and awsome game ever. Absalutley FANTASTIC, big world, epic gameplay, ohh and i love the gasoline also the system when you get into jail 8 years ago i was like WOOOOOWWWWWWWW.... best game of the year for suuure!
  21. Mateos
    Nov 10, 2012
    8
    Postal 2 features a single player campaign, on 5 days (Plus 2 with Apocalypse Weekend extension), on which for each day you have a task list to complete. For instance, your first task will be to go get some milk, and then you have the choice to pay... or not. And not let any people see you rob. And add dark humor on it, and oh well, some nice memorable moments may happen x)

    It also have    Postal 2 features a single player campaign, on 5 days (Plus 2 with Apocalypse Weekend extension), on which for each day you have a task list to complete. For instance, your first task will be to go get some milk, and then you have the choice to pay... or not. And not let any people see you rob. And add dark humor on it, and oh well, some nice memorable moments may happen x)

    It also have a multiplayer mode with several games modes, the usual ones (DM, TDM), and a kind of CTF called Snatch (Replace the flags with girls :P).

    Also, this game has great mods, which has been included in the Fudge Pack: A Week in Paradise (Fusion of STP and AW), so you have the whole week and the additions of the extension available for the 5 first days; And Eternal Damnation. One of the best zombie mod I've seen and played.

    And the best? The game, if Valve is OK, will feature achievements, content update (See Resurrection Studios forums), and Workshop.

    I rate it 8 for the soundtrack, voice acting, level design (Poor interiors, but the content update, judging by actual build screenshots, will change a lot), and the fact this game is a pure madness. I agree a bit with Negeren about the price, but well, Steam features sells at several moments of the year, so it's not a big deal to wait a bit :P The most important is to have an active community behind, and the proof is the fact the game has been Greenlit. Don't underestimate this jewel, it is unique, just check YouTube or Xfire! :)    … Expand
  22. Zudeare
    Nov 10, 2012
    7
    Postal 2 is absolutely insane and that is exactly the reason why i love it, I laughed a lot throughout the entire game, sadly it's rather short, and the loading times are pretty long as well.
  23. GM95
    Nov 12, 2012
    9
    I love this game! Its brilliant stress relief, really good fun, few minor glitches and kinda annoying loading times everywhere, but otherwise just really good simplistic violently fun.
  24. 11
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    Great game, absolutely love it.
  25. Lambo442
    Oct 28, 2013
    10
    So far I haven't seen anything to warrant giving this title less than a ten so I don't get the bad critic reviews. The graphics are impressive, the city you live in is detailed, the people who go about their daily lives will interact with each other, talk, or start shooting. It really is like an early GTA prototype. You can really explore the place too, enter properties to steal etc. It'sSo far I haven't seen anything to warrant giving this title less than a ten so I don't get the bad critic reviews. The graphics are impressive, the city you live in is detailed, the people who go about their daily lives will interact with each other, talk, or start shooting. It really is like an early GTA prototype. You can really explore the place too, enter properties to steal etc. It's satisfyingly gory, with plenty of blood and rolling heads and there's a tasty array of weapons. And that's just the single player. The game seems perfectly made for multiplayer, with enough maps etc. Love this game to bits… Expand
  26. Richardg234
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    This review only need two words, Bloody and Brilliant. The game is that good, don't read this review go and buy this game now because if you don't, I won't sign your petition.
  27. multiman
    May 28, 2016
    0
    What is this? The game is full of crash causing bugs and it adds only 20-30 minutes of new gaming experience. The developers think they can sell everything - and they are right. There are enough people, who pay money for this. Wouldn't even buy it for 1 Dollar.
  28. onomatopeia
    Nov 11, 2012
    1
    This game sucks ferociously. Graphics are awful, buggy as hell, and runs like a dog.

    The most offensive part is not the content its the gameplay. It's just a dumb, broken mess.

    Give points to Running with Scissors for coming up with a brilliant anti-piracy concept though - even torrenting this game would be a waste of time.
  29. MarkB.
    Feb 9, 2004
    10
    This game is f...ing sick. And if u disagree, i'll smash your head off, u dam dirty apes.
  30. Zombie_Expert
    Nov 11, 2012
    5
    Repetitive gameplay but then again so is COD and Halo :P
    It contains some humor but this game is something for the immature 12 year old range. Yeesh and they said Mortal Kombat promoted bad things to kids.
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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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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
  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.
  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.
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  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.
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