Postal

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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. ZombineTM
    Dec 26, 2012
    8
    Although being VERY, but i mean VERY repetitive, it's a game that you don't see everyday..... if you're angry with something on your day, just sit down, and play POSTAL, you'll not be missed by it

    Even though the controls MUST be customized in order to play, the action is completely non-stopping, the siren sounds playing on the level and the disturbing psychological messages are just    Although being VERY, but i mean VERY repetitive, it's a game that you don't see everyday..... if you're angry with something on your day, just sit down, and play POSTAL, you'll not be missed by it

    Even though the controls MUST be customized in order to play, the action is completely non-stopping, the siren sounds playing on the level and the disturbing psychological messages are just some nostalgic things that you'll never forget in a game.    … Expand
  2. AnonymousMC
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    The game is very good and entertaining. You can simply do what you cannot do in real life. Well, not if you're insane anyway. A comment on Shawn's comment. You don't have to kill everything that moves. You just need to kill the hostile ones and move through the levels. There is a number of hostile people, the game just gives you the choice of who to kill. If you want to be aThe game is very good and entertaining. You can simply do what you cannot do in real life. Well, not if you're insane anyway. A comment on Shawn's comment. You don't have to kill everything that moves. You just need to kill the hostile ones and move through the levels. There is a number of hostile people, the game just gives you the choice of who to kill. If you want to be a lunatic, you can be one by killing everything. I've got only one complaint about this game.
    It's just too short for me.
    All in all, it is a very good game that was extremely underrated because of "excessive violence" as the law dogs would call it, when games like Grand Theft Auto go off easy and even get 85 to 100 on some sites. Hypocrisy at it's best.    … Expand
  3. hwanin
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    I try to approach this from my own experience from my high-school era.
    I really did not care about the gore - I mean kids usually like violent games, they experience life and this is exactly what they can hopefully never do in real life. So yeah, I loved this title very much.
    I guess I had no clue I can finish the maps by only killing the hostiles, I did not speak English, I guess I    I try to approach this from my own experience from my high-school era.
    I really did not care about the gore - I mean kids usually like violent games, they experience life and this is exactly what they can hopefully never do in real life. So yeah, I loved this title very much.
    I guess I had no clue I can finish the maps by only killing the hostiles, I did not speak English, I guess I killed everything and everyone (I can already hear someone is calling the psychiatrists now... :D ).
    I know it sounds sick, but I loved to hear the people scream and I used molotovs, etc.

    From my current, adult perspective, this game is insanely violent, bloody and brutal.

    i'm not sure if I re-played it when I bought it from GOG years ago.
    I played all games as cracked/warez, when I was a kid and I simply bought lots of games as an adult to pay my respect to the developers.
    One this is for sure, I would not recommend it to any kid.

    Technically speaking, I liked the graphics very much, though it was not groundbreaking.
    The controls are perfectly simple.
    The voices/sounds are very good.
    I think I never turned on the music if the game has any...

    The most funny aspect is that after 24 years of this game's initial release, I work at the Hungarian Post Office for almost a year. Now GIMME A GUN!! Just joking...! :)    … Expand
  4. DoUEvnLft
    Jan 4, 2015
    9
    Postal is one of the most deeply interesting psychological horror games ever made, it made me legitimately question my own morals several times over. It's extremely cheap on Steam and frequently goes on sale for even cheaper so I would recommend picking this up, especially to those interested in human psychology.
  5. eldumloido
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    Deep story, no humor to ruin it (postal 2) and best sounds (death growls) ever. Of course it doesn't work if you play it now expecting it to be 2014 graphics and gameplay but at the time it was best here was.
  6. LOLGUY
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    A pretty damn good game that deserve a play. Probably a misunderstood game because of the conserversity
  7. Asfrid
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    Es obvio que alguien que ha nacido 20 años despues de la aparición de Postal no entenderá lo que supuso en su día este juego, gore, agresivo, anarquista, antitodo, irrespetuoso y ateo, el demonio hecho persona, un loco armado que siembra el caos en los diferentes escenarios, con armas muy dispares, novedosas, y con lugares secretos. Diferentes niveles de dificultad y modos de juego. EsEs obvio que alguien que ha nacido 20 años despues de la aparición de Postal no entenderá lo que supuso en su día este juego, gore, agresivo, anarquista, antitodo, irrespetuoso y ateo, el demonio hecho persona, un loco armado que siembra el caos en los diferentes escenarios, con armas muy dispares, novedosas, y con lugares secretos. Diferentes niveles de dificultad y modos de juego. Es obvio que a un niño de teta no le guste este juego, pero es que es de 1997, no de ayer. En su día fue todo un logro, yo lo tengo original, además de haber jugado a toda la saga, y este me parece el más original sin duda.… Expand
  8. voditelnlo
    Dec 19, 2018
    9
    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.
  9. Viktor_Puksta
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Hey that Grossman guy is DEAD wrong. I'd rather play this than shoot up a school any day.
  10. egor2007
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. игра конечно страшная ,а именно в главном меню ,но в остольном игра очень крутая сюжетом и графической состовляющей для 1997 года это очень хороший проект для прохождения.… Expand
  11. jjasu
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Postal is one of my favorite game
    this game is really awesome
    i mean.. look at this.. 90's feelings.. old graphic.. GORE and BLOOD!
    i am a serial killer!!! hAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
    BURN, BURN! HAHAHAHAHA!!
  12. charliebeadles
    Mar 12, 2008
    10
    okay people... you have to look at how to see games.. you dont have to look at the graphics or quality.. its how u like to play games.. and how you love games.. i think this game is kick ass.. why? because nobody else has the balls to make a game so funny and mean...
  13. [Anonymous]
    Apr 30, 2004
    10
    It is good.
  14. jr2446
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Isometric, mindless shooter. Very fun. Running With Scissors 1997 videogame is very fun allowing you to do whatever you please. This game is fantastic.
  15. SomePostalfan
    May 13, 2008
    10
    it is a classic and a different point of view. I had really really fun when i played it and even much more fun with the second one and the points are low because its "politically incorrect" which actually is the best part of it because if you can make fun of such stuff and if everybody makes fun of this stuff than the people who are causing this problems sooner or later will see that whatit is a classic and a different point of view. I had really really fun when i played it and even much more fun with the second one and the points are low because its "politically incorrect" which actually is the best part of it because if you can make fun of such stuff and if everybody makes fun of this stuff than the people who are causing this problems sooner or later will see that what they do is just ridiciolus. Userrating 7.6 critics raiting 56. that means either the critics are biased or the "people" who buy and play this game have a shit of taste and they should read more gamecritics to so they can learn what "good" taste is. Sad just sad.… Expand
  16. BonitaApplebum
    Jan 4, 2022
    9
    9/10 classic twin stick shooter -1 point for not being able to shoot up the school at the end
  17. Katieterk2002
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    One of my favorite guilty pleasure games of all time because of its story and graphics at the time and it was very controversial In 1997 and it was a great year for games in 1997 postal the original grand theft auto and diddy Kong racing and people don’t talk about the original Postal because it is a classic in my opinion one of the most underrated games all time with it Selection ofOne of my favorite guilty pleasure games of all time because of its story and graphics at the time and it was very controversial In 1997 and it was a great year for games in 1997 postal the original grand theft auto and diddy Kong racing and people don’t talk about the original Postal because it is a classic in my opinion one of the most underrated games all time with it Selection of guns and weapons you can use and Later on with a sequel named postal 2 which is a masterpiece in my opinion it made the game and the series famous for what it is today… Expand
  18. Fitshi
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    The graphics and etc. are not important.
    The fact that you are "Going Postal" is important.
  19. tosino80
    Sep 23, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (spashis) postal 1 no es como postal2 pero no es de humor negro como postal2 en postal se supone que somos un loco que algien en su cabesa le dise que aser y postal 2 es peor que el primero con la tecla f podemos orinar y con otra tecla podemons suisidarnos y en la primera entrega podemos solo suisidarnos pero postal es un buen juego… Expand
  20. ponomarenko
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    честно говоря, от этой игры мне снились кошмары. так что 10
  21. bonegoth
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    I Really love this game and hold it dearly to me. But yeah it does have flaws (that were mainly fixed in REDUX) but I’d play this game on a depressing Saturday night. 8/10 I love this game
  22. Saloman
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    A pretty good one with a few bugs, but they're not major. If you look at this from the modern perspective it's really just entertainment for a few minutes, if it wasn't for free on steam I would probably never get it. Btw there is a story explaining why he is doing this, but I personally don't care about the lore at all, wanting normal lore from a postal game is like wanting a janitor toA pretty good one with a few bugs, but they're not major. If you look at this from the modern perspective it's really just entertainment for a few minutes, if it wasn't for free on steam I would probably never get it. Btw there is a story explaining why he is doing this, but I personally don't care about the lore at all, wanting normal lore from a postal game is like wanting a janitor to be a plane pilot, it will never happen. I regret nothing. Don't eat sausages and drink yogurt.… Expand
  23. shadowskullz
    Apr 15, 2023
    9
    POSTAL is one of those games that you don't understand until you play it. It's like a dark window into a world of violence and chaos. It's intense, dark, and full of offensive humor. With a huge range of weapons, you can go on a rampage through several different places, causing mayhem and destruction. The game can be quite difficult at times, but it's incredibly satisfying when you finallyPOSTAL is one of those games that you don't understand until you play it. It's like a dark window into a world of violence and chaos. It's intense, dark, and full of offensive humor. With a huge range of weapons, you can go on a rampage through several different places, causing mayhem and destruction. The game can be quite difficult at times, but it's incredibly satisfying when you finally succeed. It's a great game that will keep you coming back for more.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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