Postal

 PC
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 160 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 160
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 160
  3. Negative: 32 out of 160

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  1. ShawnH.
    Nov 21, 2005
    7
    Its been years since I played this game, but I still remember having a good time playing it. No brain surgery here, you simply kill every person that moves. The game is played from an isometric view, and the graphics were good for its time. If you're looking for an old school game that only requires twitchy fingers, then this is the one for you.
  2. DeiCide
    Nov 5, 2012
    7
    I can't appreciate this game as much as Postal 2 because I didn't play it as it came out. By the time I did play it Postal 2 was already out and was more appealing to me. Although it does have it's charm as an older game, I reckon it would work nicely as an Android game.
  3. LWFYM
    Oct 2, 2013
    7
    And so it begins.....

    This is Postal, a game that offends, because it's made to offend. And the point of the game....the title says it all. You play as The Postal Dude, a man who's gone postal for an unknown reason. Maybe he's gotten tired of his run-of-the-mill life and just took off like a rocket? Who knows, but he knows how to make a hell of a scene. The gameplay is fun and simple:    And so it begins.....

    This is Postal, a game that offends, because it's made to offend. And the point of the game....the title says it all. You play as The Postal Dude, a man who's gone postal for an unknown reason. Maybe he's gotten tired of his run-of-the-mill life and just took off like a rocket? Who knows, but he knows how to make a hell of a scene. The gameplay is fun and simple: you run around and kill people. The game gives you a variety of weapons to choose from and gives you lots of bloody fun, but it's best played in short bursts. This game is very repetitive and you might get bored after an hour or so. The controls are okay, but easier if you map them out yourself(The "suicide" key is especially fun to use).But it would be much better to use a mouse to play, but I got used to it quickly(It's like Resident Evil). While playing the game, you will encounter some offensive comments and last words before NPCs die (like: "Can someone find my ear?" and "Please kill me"), naked people and an ostrich. This game is not for the easily offended and for some, you'll have a blast playing this game. It's definitely worth a try at least.    … Expand
  4. f1o_o1f
    Jan 1, 2021
    5
    quite a fun shoot-'em-up/twin-stick that you don't really need to play. It's done in about 2-3 hours and doesn't offer much of a story.
    Gameplay is decently fun though and the map- and art-design are pretty good.

    If you loved those flash-games where you just kill everything that moves, I'd recommend you give Postal a try. Otherwise, you should maybe pass on this one.
  5. INU4SH4
    Jul 13, 2020
    5
    There's not much to say about this game. It's a simple shooter game with not much substance. I would never call this a classic but it's still interesting if you're into old PC shooters. Just don't go expecting much besides a burst of fun. The second game is better.
  6. Dellou
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    Хорошая часть, больше походит на хорорр чем на остальные смешные части, тут хотели ещё от игры другого, но все равно молодцы, хорошая игра
  7. Izoeros
    Jul 3, 2022
    5
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  8. Winrik
    Feb 13, 2022
    7
    С самого начала игра пытается тебя запугнуть, и возможно у нее это получается. Это нагнетание, звуковое сопровождение, стилизованные арт - вставки в катценах, все это понемногу, но пугает. Игра придерживается своей задумки, она очень интересна, но уходить в сюжет 1 постала, не стоит. Эта игра, по моему мнению, чисто под пивас расслабиться не более. Могу похвалить музыку, хорошоС самого начала игра пытается тебя запугнуть, и возможно у нее это получается. Это нагнетание, звуковое сопровождение, стилизованные арт - вставки в катценах, все это понемногу, но пугает. Игра придерживается своей задумки, она очень интересна, но уходить в сюжет 1 постала, не стоит. Эта игра, по моему мнению, чисто под пивас расслабиться не более. Могу похвалить музыку, хорошо нарисованные под псих стиль арты и сами уровни, урвони это, что то с чем то. Минусы: Нет русского языка, а руссификатор мне было сложно найти, у игры нет сейвов, по крайней мере у меня не было, игру я прошел залпом буквально за 3 часа.… Expand
  9. mariavkj
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    Bem repetitivo, o que deixa entediante, mas a vibe edgy e as coisa meio louca das ideia é bem legal. O final tbm é bem interessante
  10. Bethrewhy
    Apr 13, 2022
    7
    When you're playing postal you might notice there have no soundtrack in this game, I considering it's atmosphere to the deep violence dark story. Alot of people who played Postal might say "there's is no story" "it's **** violence asf don't play it" then they must be not played Postal before. The gameplay is nothing else just blasting your the citizens, the game soundtrack is horrendousWhen you're playing postal you might notice there have no soundtrack in this game, I considering it's atmosphere to the deep violence dark story. Alot of people who played Postal might say "there's is no story" "it's **** violence asf don't play it" then they must be not played Postal before. The gameplay is nothing else just blasting your the citizens, the game soundtrack is horrendous and the picture while loading is uncomfortable creepy. But still it's worth to try since it's a free game :)… Expand
  11. LT_Gruber
    Dec 11, 2022
    7
    A mindless shoot-them-up game for the whole family.

    This game is nothing more than shooting people in the face, burn them, blow them up and pump their whole family full of lead. Easy and mindless but fun in a strange way. You can play the campaign where you rampage trough different parts of the town, each time with a mandatory kill requirement. There are also many challenges you can    A mindless shoot-them-up game for the whole family.

    This game is nothing more than shooting people in the face, burn them, blow them up and pump their whole family full of lead. Easy and mindless but fun in a strange way.

    You can play the campaign where you rampage trough different parts of the town, each time with a mandatory kill requirement. There are also many challenges you can complete. So, for its time, and still today, it is a huge game.

    The game looks good for its time, the graphics and psychics are really well done, and the animations are fluent.

    The sound is also surprisingly good with the constant moaning of dying people, the explosion sounds and the screams of people who are on fire. Yes, I can say this quite casually now because I also finished Postal 2.

    For the time, this game was one big scandal and I can totally see why. Nowadays it is nothing more than a big shooting gallery where your only goal is to murder as much of the population as possible.

    The reason I recommend this game is because the achievements make it fun to play. Normally after killing a whole neighborhood I am done with the game but the fact that you can achieve something makes it fun. Except for the “one million bullet achievement” of course, that one was sadistic.

    Overall, it is free now so if you have a sadistic mood and some time to spend, give it a try.    … Expand
  12. EXCLUSIV
    Aug 17, 2023
    7
    Я понимаю почему у этой игры такая оценка, и почему данная оценка имеет право на существование: отсутствия повествования, внятности сюжета, или вообще его отсутствие, особенно это бросается на глазах когда вы только начинаете новую игру, и вас уже кидают в гущу событий при этом ни имея удобного управления, ни времени на подготовку. Например в случае с Fallout (которая вышла примерно вЯ понимаю почему у этой игры такая оценка, и почему данная оценка имеет право на существование: отсутствия повествования, внятности сюжета, или вообще его отсутствие, особенно это бросается на глазах когда вы только начинаете новую игру, и вас уже кидают в гущу событий при этом ни имея удобного управления, ни времени на подготовку. Например в случае с Fallout (которая вышла примерно в тоже время), с ней совсем другая история — там есть повествование как в любой нормальной игре показывающая цель главного героя, и даже в плане боёвки она более удобная (но это не точно), и более продуманная, пусть это и пошаговое RPG, а не экшен с динамичной стрельбой. Хотя на самом деле игра вышла не такой уж и плохой, пусть и не шедевр, со своими недостатками, но в чём-то даже хороша. Мрачная и нагнетающая атмосфера, высмеивание нормы общества, или психология главного героя. Этим пугает и превлекат одновременно, а главный герой, он...псих — человек съехавший с катушек, не главный герой по шаблону который спасает мир и святость во плоти, а буквально злодей со своими безумными принципами, и это было оригинально для своего времени, когда в основном все выпускали "герой, который спасает мир". И как я говорил: средненькая, но чем то хороша, и я даже был бы рад мобильной версии этой игры.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#13 Best PC Game of 1997
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
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#11 Most Shared PC Game of 1997

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. GameSpot
    66
    The lack of longevity in the single-player mode and the simplistic multiplayer options make Postal a moderately fun ride, at best.
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  2. Gamezilla!
    64
    Postal rates a 64 for disappointing gameplay and general bad judgment in setting the game's focus on the shock value rather than on anything substantial or creative, and for wasting the obvious artistic talents of Postal's designers.
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  3. Game Revolution
    67
    The selling point of Postal is still its best feature - unabashed anarchy and a willingness to go where other games haven't. The gameplay is average; really no new ground is broken, and at its core this is just arcade style action. But the fact remains that Postal has upped the ante as far as what is accepted in the mainstream gaming world.
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