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{{Disambig|the original Postal|the 2016 remake|[[Postal Redux]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Postal_Cover.png
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|cover        = Postal cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Running With Scissors}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Running With Scissors}}
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{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Ryan C. Gordon}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|OS X|ref=<ref name="mac">{{Refurl|url=https://icculus.org/finger/icculus?date=2005-07-26&time=17-02-10|title=IcculusFinger v2.1.27|date=2023-10-12|snippet=Running With Scissors, myself, and the MacNinjas spent some time moving the original Postal to MacOS X. If you want it, the complete game is on the MacWorld "Total Tiger" disc, which hits newstands today, July 26th.}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Ryan C. Gordon}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Loki Software|Linux|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929125214/http://lokigames.com/press/archive.php3?10082001|title=Loki Goes Loco for POSTAL! (retrieved)|date=2024-03-10}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ripcord Games|Retail}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ripcord Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Running With Scissors|Steam}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Softek International|Canada|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010419105116/http://www.gopostal.com/postal/archives/marketing/files/pressrelease/caanaadaaa.htm|title=Blame Canada for Going POSTAL! (retrieved)|date=2024-02-06}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroMouse|Japan|ref=<ref name="JapanKorea">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010618155426/http://www.gopostal.com/postal/archives/marketing/files/pressrelease/japankorea.htm|title=Japan and Korea Go POSTAL! (retrieved)|date=2024-02-06}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Shinsung|Korea|ref=<ref name="JapanKorea"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Europe|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980111233706/http://www.take2games.com/press/970903.html|title=Leading Interactive Entertainment Company's European Arm Signs Letter of Intent to Publish and Distribute Six Entertainment Titles for the PC, Including Highly Anticipated Postal (retrieved)|date=2023-12-09}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Whiptail Interactive|Classic and Uncut|ref=<ref name="Whiptail">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031203003039/http://whiptailinteractive.com/news0039.php|title=Whiptail bring you the Original Postal (retrieved)|date=2023-06-17}}</ref>}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|RSPiX|build=2.0|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-03-25|comment=The string "RSPiX 2.0 �1996" can be found in the executables of retail releases when examined with ImHex.}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 1997}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 24, 1997|ref=<ref name="pcgamer">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980218070502/http://www.pcgamer.com/news/news-1997-09-22.html#37|title=Wednesday, September 24, 1997 - PC Gamer News (retrieved)|date=2023-12-10|snippet=Now Shipping - Postal (Ripcord)}}</ref><ref name="ogr">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980210124119/http://www.ogr.com/news/news0997.html|title=News for September 24, 1997 - Online Gaming Review (retrieved)|date=2024-04-05|snippet=Another big day for releases: 7th Legion from Epic Megagames, Postal and Forced Alliance from Ripcord and the Intense 3D Voodoo video card from Intergraph should all be found in stores today.}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|November 14, 1997}}  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|September 24, 1997|ref=<ref name="pcgamer"/><ref name="ogr"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 21, 2013}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|October 29, 2001|ref=<ref name="loki">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011201210310/http://www.lokigames.com/news/|title=Loki <nowiki>|</nowiki> Loki in the News <nowiki>|</nowiki> News (retrieved)|date=2023-10-12|snippet='''10.29.01''' Postal Plus is now shipping!}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 21, 2013}} <!-- The above dates are possibly incorrect. If you know of the actual release dates, please provide them -->
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 26, 2005|ref=<ref name="mac"/>}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|postal|56}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|postal|}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Freeware }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Dark, North America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Postal }}
 
|steam appid  = 232770
 
|steam appid  = 232770
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|gogcom page  = postal_classic_and_uncut
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|steam appid side =
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|gogcom id    = 1207658754
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|gogcom id side=
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|official site= https://runningwithscissors.com/games/postal/
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|hltb        = 7239
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|lutris      = postal
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|mobygames    = 2924
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|strategywiki = Postal
 
|wikipedia    = Postal (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Postal (video game)
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|winehq      = 525
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|license      = former commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Postal}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} The game was recently re-released with several updates to make the game run better on modern systems.
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|introduction      =  '''''Postal''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:Bird's-eye view}} and {{Glossary:Isometric}} {{Glossary:Shooter}} game in the ''[[Series:Postal|Postal]]'' series developed by [[Company:Running With Scissors|Running With Scissors]] and published by [[Company:Ripcord Games|Ripcord Games]].
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|release history  = ''Postal'' first released in open beta on July 21, 1997.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.csoon.com/issue27/p_rip1.htm|title=RIPCORD GAMES ANNOUNCES EXCITING 'POSTAL' BETA-TEST/CONTEST OPPORTUNITY|date=2024-03-07}}</ref> The beta was playable until August 21, 1997.<ref name="TechFAQ9">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991109042004/http://www.gopostal.com/techfaq9.htm|title=Techfaq9 - When I shoot things, everyone on the screen catches on fire. (retrieved)|date=2024-03-06}}</ref>
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The game released to retail for [[Windows]] and [[Mac OS]] on September 24, 1997,<ref name="pcgamer"/><ref name="ogr"/> followed by [[Linux]] on October 29, 2001<ref name="loki"/> and [[OS X]] on July 26, 2005.<ref name="mac"/> An expansion, ''[[#DLC and expansion packs|Special Delivery]]'', released on August 27, 1998.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991104214816/http://www.gopostal.com/press12.htm|title=POSTAL GOES "SPECIAL DELIVERY" (retrieved)|date=2024-04-05}}</ref>
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''Postal'' later released on digital stores, including MacGameStore in November 2006,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120042213/http://www.gopostal.com/pr/MGS_deal.php|title=Running With Scissors and MacGameStore.com Cut A Download Deal (retrieved)|date=2024-02-21}}</ref> [[Store:GamersGate|GamersGate]] in October 2008,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127211941/http://runningwithscissors.com/gamersgate|title=Running With Scissors Cuts Digital Delivery Deal with GamersGate <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]] in April 2009,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101008180530/http://www.runningwithscissors.com/postal-games-join-gog-library|title=POSTAL Games Join GOG Library <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> [[Wikipedia:Direct2Drive|Direct2Drive]] in February 2011,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219082049/runningwithscissors.com/games/direct2drive-goes-postal|title=Direct 2 Drive Now Carries POSTAL 1, POSTAL 2 and Apocalypse Weekend <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> and [[Store:Steam|Steam]] in March 2013.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524055550/http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?topic=1225|title=POSTAL 1: Now on Steam! (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref>
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The game's Steam release was followed by updates that introduced performance improvements, widescreen support, modernized controls, and other enhancements.<ref name="2013update">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/0/810919691141362852|title=What's in the latest update?! :: POSTAL General stuff|date=2023-12-08}}</ref><ref name="2015update">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/232770/view/2909844527766294493|title=POSTAL - POSTAL 1 goes on sale and receives major controller improvements! - Steam News|date=2024-03-06}}</ref> Due to compatibility issues, multiplayer and the level editor were removed.<ref name="DevCall">{{Refurl|url=https://runningwithscissors.com/calling-all-wannabe-devs-come-update-the-original-postal/|title=Calling All Wannabe Devs - Come Update The Original POSTAL - Running With Scissors|date=2024-02-21}}</ref>
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On December 28, 2016, Running With Scissors released the source code for ''Postal''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/232770/view/2909844527766291752|title=POSTAL - THE ORIGINAL POSTAL HAS BEEN MADE OPEN SOURCE - Steam News|date=2024-04-17}}</ref> A community-contributed update released on November 14, 2017, restoring ''[[#Version differences|Super Postal]]''-exclusive levels, [[#Santa Patch|Christmas bonus content]], multiplayer over LAN, level selection, and other legacy features.<ref name="20th">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/232770/view/2909844527766289375|title=POSTAL - 20th Anniversary Community Update for POSTAL - Steam News|date=2023-06-22}}</ref>
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 +
In December 2019, the game became permanent freeware on Steam and GOG.com.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113143819/https://www.gog.com/news/in_development_postal_4_no_regerts|title=In Development: POSTAL 4: No Regerts + POSTAL 2 giveaway - GOG.com (retrieved)|date=2023-12-12|snippet=From now on you can also get the first part of the POSTAL series for free on GOG.COM, this time permanently.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/RWSstudios/status/1208060607343149057|title=Running With Scissors on X|date=2023-12-12|snippet=Celebrate 8 glorious nights of fire with POSTAL 1 now free on Steam, GOG or http://POSTALgames.com and set ablaze the marching band!}}</ref>
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|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?board=8.0 Running With Scissors Forum]
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{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20091202200434/http://www.gopostal.com/postal_plus_help/index.htm Postal Plus Help] (retrieved) - Official help site
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{{mm}} [http://postal.wikia.com/wiki/Postal_Wiki Postal Wiki]
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{{GOG.com links|1207658754|postal_series|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]  
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{GOG.com links|postal_classic_and_uncut|postal_series|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20190425201917/https://bitbucket.org/gopostal/postal-1-open-source Source code on BitBucket] (retrieved)
 +
{{mm}} [https://github.com/RWS-Studios/POSTAL-SourceCode Source code on GitHub] - Outdated compared to the BitBucket release<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/RWS-Studios/POSTAL-SourceCode/issues/1|title=Source code is out-of-date · Issue #1 · RWS-Studios/POSTAL-SourceCode · GitHub|date=2024-04-17}}</ref>
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | |  | Windows, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Custom {{term|DRM}} code may sabotage the game by igniting all characters or forcing the Postal Dude to commit suicide.<ref name="TechFAQ9"/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XD2WeLIaVY&t=120s|title=POSTAL Beta - YouTube|date=2023-12-09}}</ref> |  | Windows, Mac OS, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Desura | postal | DRM-free | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Developer | https://runningwithscissors.com/product/postal-1-steam-key/ | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-POSTALMAC | DRM-free | |  | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | postal_classic_and_uncut | DRM-free | Freeware. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | postal_classic_and_uncut | DRM-free | |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 232770 | Steam | Freeware. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | postal | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| ZOOM | postal-classic-and-uncut | DRM-free | Freeware.<br>{{store link|Zoom Platform|postal-2-your-moms-boxset|Your Mom's Box Set}} also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 232770 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | postal | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.gopostal.com/store/PORTAL/downloadable-windows.php | Activation | {{DRM|Softwrap}}. |  | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-POSTALMAC | unknown |  |  | OS X | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | postal | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2838-postal-plus-demo/ demo] is available.
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The Steam version includes additional updates which allow for running a game in window mode and widescreen resolutions. Developer is also planning on updating this version of the game further.<ref>[http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?topic=1237.0 Updates so far for P1 on Steam. - Running With Scissors forum]</ref>
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{{ii}} '''Going Over the Edge''' is a violence-neutered European edition that removes enemy executions, the marching band in Parade of Disasters, and the Elementary School post-game cutscene.<ref name="GoingOver">{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDltuLlw0UM|title=POSTAL - Going Over The Edge (European Censored POSTAL) - YouTube|date=2024-02-23}}</ref> Censored content can be restored with [[#Official retail patches|patches]].
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{{ii}} '''Super Postal''', also known as '''Postal Premium Pack''', is a Japanese edition that includes the [[#DLC and expansion packs|Special Delivery]] expansion and two exclusive levels, Tokyo and Osaka.<ref name="JapanKorea"/> All blood and the Elementary School post-game cutscene are removed. Exclusive levels and audio from this edition are included in digital releases.<ref name="20th"/>
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{{ii}} '''Postal Plus''' includes the [[#DLC and expansion packs|Special Delivery]] expansion. Re-released in 2003 as '''Classic and Uncut''', which includes the "Monday" demo of ''[[Postal 2]]'' with retail releases.<ref name="Whiptail"/> All digital releases are based on this edition.
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==Monetization==
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Special Delivery | Adds four new levels (EZ Mart, Shanty Town, Earthquake and La Palamino Resort) and new multiplayer features (in-game chat, co-op mode, and in-progress game joining).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991103050630/http://www.gopostal.com/addon.htm|title=POSTAL - Special Delivery (retrieved)|date=2024-03-06}}</ref><br>Included in [[#Version differences|Postal Plus]] and later editions. | Windows, Mac OS, OS X, Linux }}
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}}
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==Essential improvements==
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===Official retail patches===
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2803-postal-retail-patch/ Original release patch] (Euro-violence patch included)
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:* Included with the [[#DLC and expansion packs|Special Delivery]] expansion.<ref name="patches">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011109023433/http://gopostal.com/support/postal_patches.htm|title=POSTAL Patches (retrieved)|date=2024-03-06}}</ref>
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:* Windows versions of [[#Version differences|Going Over the Edge]] must have the Euro-violence patch applied before the retail patch.<ref name="patches"/>
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:* Mac OS versions of [[#Version differences|Going Over the Edge]] must have the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]] renamed to {{File|POSTAL.INI}} after patching.<ref name="patches"/>
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2837-postal-plus-patch/ Postal Plus patch]
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:* [[#Version differences|Classic and Uncut]] editions are up-to-date.
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===Fan patch===
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{{++}} Unofficial patch that fixes bugs and adds new features, cheats, and optional balance changes.
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{{ii}} Designed for digital releases.
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{{mm}} An overview of features is presented in the author [https://youtu.be/tgYzRnKvLbE video], and in the mod readme.
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{{Fixbox|description=Installation instructions|fix=
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# Download the patch from [https://mega.nz/file/Frg0DAzb#cJwIDs1Jh5DrC8MILf-QTqHiujX-YKRtq4PToegZLNc Mega.nz].
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# Extract {{folder|patch}}, {{file|Postal_Fan_Patch.exe}}, and {{file|POSTALPATCH.INI}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
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# Launch the game via {{file|Postal_Fan_Patch.exe}}.
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'''Note'''
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{{ii}} The balance and gameplay changes can be reverted by replacing {{file|Postal_Fan_Patch.exe}} with the one provided in {{folder|Classic Gameplay (optional)}}.
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{ii}} Digital releases on Windows write all game data to {{Folder|{{p|appdata}}}}.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Postal Plus.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\POSTAL.INI|{{p|game}}\Postal Plus.ini|{{p|appdata}}\RunningWithScissors\Postal Plus\POSTAL.INI}}
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{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/PostalPlus/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\|{{p|appdata}}\RunningWithScissors\Postal Plus\savegame\}}
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{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/PostalPlus/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/PostalPlus/}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|true}}
 
{{XDG|true}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
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|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
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|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = false
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|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Postal Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Postal Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
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|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution      = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Digital releases only.<br>In-game HUD is stretched and menus remain in 4:3.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = limited
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Digital releases only.<br>In-game HUD is stretched and menus remain in 4:3.
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|windowed notes            = Press {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use the {{Code|--windowed}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
+
===Disable Direct3D texture filtering===
−
Postal runs natively in 640x480 resolution and there is no option in a menu to change resolution. However, it's possible to enable upscaling in the '''Steam version'''<ref>Tested on version from Desura - doesn't work.</ref> to any resolution desired. Unfortunately, game only allows for 4:3 resolutions and it's going to use letterbox for widescreen resolutions. Developer is planning on making a patch to allow playing in widescreen resolutions.
+
{{ii}} Texture filtering is force-enabled with the Direct3D and OpenGL [[#API|renderers]].
−
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable with dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref name="Mar10">{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-03-10}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
# Download and install [[dgVoodoo 2]] for [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 9|DirectX 9]] to {{Folder|{{P|Game}}}}.
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Running Steam version of Postal in custom resolution}}
+
# Run {{File|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}.
−
# Go to your Steam Library and right click on POSTAL.
+
# Under '''Config folder / Running instance''', click {{Code|Add}} and select {{Folder|{{P|Game}}}}.
−
# From a menu, choose '''Properties'''.
+
# Under '''DirectX''' > '''Texturing''', set {{Code|Filtering}} to {{Code|Force point sampled}}.
−
# Go to '''General''' tab and press '''Set Launch Options...'''
+
# Click {{Code|Apply}}.
−
# In a text box type in: <code>--glframebufferobject --resolution 1024x768</code>.
 
−
# Change the resolution values, if you want.
 
−
# Click OK and launch the game.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
+
==Input==
−
It's possible to run either OS X or Linux versions of the game in Window mode. Also Steam version allows to run a game in Window Mode. To run it in Window mode, either press {{key|Alt|Enter}} or add <code>--windowed</code> to launch parameters.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/0/810920962500726677/ Higher resolution or window mode - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>
 
−
 
 
−
==Input settings==
 
 
{{Image|Postal Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Postal Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Postal Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Postal Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = false
 
|mouse menu                = false
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  = Digital releases only.
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
−
|light bar support notes  =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Weapon switching with mouse wheel===
 +
{{--}} In-game mouse wheel binding is broken; successful only on rare occasions.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-02-25|comment=Tested with the GOG.com release on Windows 11 23H2 with a Logitech M510 mouse. The only way I was able to bind either direction of the scroll wheel was by holding {{Key|Enter}} on the bindable action to rebind it continuously, and rapidly scrolling the wheel at the same time. The wheel registered very infrequently, and even when it did, the game would often unbind the action again if I kept scrolling just a few times after.}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} Full mouse wheel support has yet to be added in a future update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/0/810919691154927223/#c810919691162849699|title=Question to the devs about possbile future features :: POSTAL General stuff|date=2024-02-25}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/0/1754646299858306290/#c3807283698662193088|title=Feeling Like a Genius :: POSTAL General stuff|date=2024-02-25}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]] in a text editor.
 +
# Go to the {{Code|[Mouse]}} section.
 +
# Change the values of {{Code|PrevWeapon}} and {{Code|NextWeapon}} to {{Code|Wheel Up}} and {{Code|Wheel Down}} respectively.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Classic controls are unintuitive===
 +
{{ii}} The original control scheme is tank-based; the forward/backward keybinds are for movement, while the left/right keybinds and the mouse are for turning relative to the Postal Dude.
 +
{{++}} Replaced with a more conventional twin-stick scheme in digital releases.<ref name="2015update"/> Classic controls are still available in the options.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit controls in-game (retail)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series/wanted_absolute_controls_mod_for_postal_1|title=WANTED: "Absolute" controls mod for Postal 1, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-02-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series/postal_1_has_abominable_controls|title=Postal 1 has abominable controls!, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-02-20}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# In the control options, go to '''Keyboard Setup'''.
 +
# Set both '''Strafe''' bindings to the same bindings as '''Turn Left''' and '''Turn Right''' respectively (e.g. if '''Turn Left''' and '''Turn Right''' are set to {{Key|A}} and {{Key|D}}, set both '''Strafe''' bindings to {{Key|A}} and {{Key|D}} as well).
 +
# Back in the main control options, go to '''Turning Speeds''' and set '''Tap Degrees''' to {{Code|0}}.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} It is not possible to turn while strafing.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Crosshair stuck at mouse position while using controller===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable "Use Mouse" in the in-game options|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-03-06}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Postal Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Postal Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.moddb.com/mods/postal-fan-translation-patch-brazilian-portuguese download].<br>Only the main campaign is translated.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = limited
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = [[#Version differences|Going Over the Edge]] editions only.<ref name="GoingOver"/>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = limited
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = [[#Version differences|Going Over the Edge]] editions only.<ref name="GoingOver"/>
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = limited
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Interface translation in [[#Version differences|Super Postal]] editions only.<br>Audio is available in digital releases; change voices in settings.<br>Audio is forced in the Tokyo and Osaka levels.
 +
  |fan       =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = limited
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes     = Retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Retail only.<br>Patch for digital releases [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2083592561 here].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=392468429 download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 16
 
|lan play players    = 16
−
|lan play modes      =  
+
|lan play modes      = Co-op, Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = limited
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play players  = 16
−
|online play modes    =  
+
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
−
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = Removed from digital releases.<ref name="DevCall"/>
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                = true
+
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
−
|dedicated          = false
+
|dedicated          = limited
−
|dedicated notes    =  
+
|dedicated notes    = Retail only.
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
−
|direct ip          = unknown
+
|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Co-op only included in the [[#DLC and expansion packs|Special Delivery]] expansion, [[#Version differences|Postal Plus]], and later editions.
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Cannot turn left with keyboard + player turns too fast + NPCs spin rapidly===
 +
{{ii}} Occurs on Windows XP and later.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series/postal_1_left_turn_fix/post8|title=postal 1 left turn fix, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-02-21}}</ref>
 +
{{++}} Fully fixed in digital releases.<ref name="2013update"/>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the official patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series/link_to_postal_1_left_turn_and_spinning_npcs_fix|title=Link to Postal 1 left turn and 'spinning' NPC's fix, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2024-03-12}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the patch from the second hyperlink on the [https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/213036945-POSTAL-Classic-and-Uncut-Cannot-turn-left-with-the-keyboard?product=gog GOG.com Support article] ("'''this file'''" text).
 +
# Extract {{File|Postal_Plus.exe}} and rename it to {{File|Postal Plus.exe}} (no underscore).
 +
# Copy {{File|Postal Plus.exe}} to {{Folder|{{P|Game}}}} and overwrite the existing file.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Only compatible with [[#Version differences|Postal Plus]] and later editions.
 +
{{--}} Issues may still persist after applying the patch.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-02-24|comment=Tested with retail [[#Version differences|Classic and Uncut]] on Windows 11 23H2. The Postal Dude still turns too fast when pressing right and NPCs still rapidly spin in place at an increasing rate.}}</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9
 +
|direct3d notes        = Digital releases only.<br>Enabled by default.<ref name="Aug2013">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/0/846960628338548042/|title=Please try the beta build! :: POSTAL General stuff|date=2024-02-21}}</ref>
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = hackable
 +
|opengl notes          = Digital releases only.<br>Forceable with the {{Code|-opengl}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref name="2013update"/>
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          = hackable
 +
|software mode notes    = Default for retail.<br>Forceable in digital releases with the {{Code|-software}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref name="2013update"/>
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux 68k app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = true
 +
|mac os 68k app        = false
 +
|mac os executable notes=
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            = SDL
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = MPlayer.com, Heat.net, Kali
 +
|multiplayer notes= Retail only.
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Santa Patch===
 +
{{ii}} Official Christmas-themed patch that replaces certain enemy models and voice lines with Santa Claus.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991013213504/http://www.gopostal.com/press11.htm|title=SANTA GOES POSTAL (retrieved)|date=2024-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/232770/view/2909844527766287826|title=POSTAL - Merry Christmas with the Santa Patch! - Steam News|date=2024-03-10}}</ref>
 +
{{++}} Included in digital releases and enabled automatically during holidays.<ref name="20th"/>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the patch|ref=<ref name="Santa">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/0/152392786902528861/|title=Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! :: POSTAL General stuff|date=2024-02-21}}</ref> |fix=
 +
#Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2785-postal-santa-patch/ patch].
 +
# Open {{file|santa.exe}} and press the <code>Setup</code> button.
 +
# In the directory menu, click <code>Browse</code> and go to {{Folder|{{P|game}}}}. Select {{Folder|{{P|game}}}} and confirm. 
 +
# Press the <code>X-mas</code> button.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Hoodcraft===
 +
{{ii}} A new level editor included in digital releases that replaces the original retail level editor.
 +
{{mm}} See the setup guide on [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2726139546 Steam Community]
 +
 +
===Audio extraction utility===
 +
{{ii}} Official tool for extracting {{File|.wav}} audio from {{File|.sak}} archives.
 +
{{ii}} Download from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2920-postal-audio-extraction-utility/ PCGamingWiki Files].
 +
 +
===Mods===
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/hotmail Hotmail] - Adds the signature mechanic from ''[[Superhot]]''.
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.mediafire.com/file/g2848mkdpsqa8o5/POSTAL+-+A+Day+in+Paradise+1.0.rar A Day in Paradise] - Total conversion of sorts; changes enemies and story but maintains the same levels.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 90 MHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 90 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minRAM  = 16 MB
−
|minHD    = 95 MB
+
|minHD    = 1 MB (compact installation)<br>157 MB (full installation)
−
|minGPU  =
+
|minGPU  = SVGA
−
|minDX    = 5
+
|minaudio = Sound Blaster or compatible
 +
|minother = 2x CD-ROM drive
  
−
|recOS    = 98, 2000
 
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 32 MB
 
|recRAM  = 32 MB
−
|recHD   = 400 MB
+
|recDX   = 5
 +
|recother = 4x CD-ROM drive
 +
|ref      = <ref name="WinMacReq">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000510140728/http://www.gopostal.com/postal.htm|title=Postal (retrieved)|date=2024-03-10}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
−
|OSfamily = OS X
+
|OSfamily = Mac OS
  
−
|minOS    = 10.5.8
+
|minOS    = 7.1
−
|minCPU  = 90 MHz
+
|minCPU  = PowerPC 66 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minRAM  = 16 MB
−
|minHD    = 400 MB
+
|minother = 2x CD-ROM drive
  
−
|recCPU  = 166 MHz
+
|recOS    = 7.5
 +
|recCPU  = PowerPC 100 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 32 MB
 
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Latest revision as of 19:08, 19 April 2024

This page is for the original Postal. For the 2016 remake, see Postal Redux.

Postal
Postal cover
Developers
Running With Scissors
macOS (OS X) Ryan C. Gordon[1]
Linux Loki Software[2]
Publishers
Ripcord Games
Canada Softek International[3]
Japan MicroMouse[4]
Korea Shinsung[4]
Russia Akella
Europe Take-Two Interactive[5]
Classic and Uncut Whiptail Interactive[6]
Engines
RSPiX[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows September 24, 1997[8][9]
Mac OS (Classic) September 24, 1997[8][9]
Linux October 29, 2001[10]
macOS (OS X) July 26, 2005[1]
Reception
Metacritic 56
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Freeware
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Isometric
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter
Art styles Stylized
Themes Dark, North America
Series Postal
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Postal on HowLongToBeat
Postal on IGDB
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Postal guide on StrategyWiki
Postal on MobyGames
Postal on Wikipedia
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Postal
Postal 1997
Postal² 2003
Postal III 2011
Postal Redux 2016
Postal 4: No Regerts 2022
Postal: Brain Damaged 2022
Poostall Royale 2023

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Postal is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric shooter game in the Postal series developed by Running With Scissors and published by Ripcord Games.

Postal first released in open beta on July 21, 1997.[11] The beta was playable until August 21, 1997.[12]

The game released to retail for Windows and Mac OS on September 24, 1997,[8][9] followed by Linux on October 29, 2001[10] and OS X on July 26, 2005.[1] An expansion, Special Delivery, released on August 27, 1998.[13]

Postal later released on digital stores, including MacGameStore in November 2006,[14] GamersGate in October 2008,[15] GOG.com in April 2009,[16] Direct2Drive in February 2011,[17] and Steam in March 2013.[18]

The game's Steam release was followed by updates that introduced performance improvements, widescreen support, modernized controls, and other enhancements.[19][20] Due to compatibility issues, multiplayer and the level editor were removed.[21]

On December 28, 2016, Running With Scissors released the source code for Postal.[22] A community-contributed update released on November 14, 2017, restoring Super Postal-exclusive levels, Christmas bonus content, multiplayer over LAN, level selection, and other legacy features.[23]

In December 2019, the game became permanent freeware on Steam and GOG.com.[24][25]

General information

Postal Plus Help (retrieved) - Official help site
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Source code on BitBucket (retrieved)
Source code on GitHub - Outdated compared to the BitBucket release[26]

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Custom DRM code may sabotage the game by igniting all characters or forcing the Postal Dude to commit suicide.[12][27]
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Freeware.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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 Freeware.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
 Freeware.
Your Mom's Box Set also available.
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website (unavailable)
Requires online activation
 Softwrap DRM.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM details are not known
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
A demo is available.

Version differences

Going Over the Edge is a violence-neutered European edition that removes enemy executions, the marching band in Parade of Disasters, and the Elementary School post-game cutscene.[28] Censored content can be restored with patches.
Super Postal, also known as Postal Premium Pack, is a Japanese edition that includes the Special Delivery expansion and two exclusive levels, Tokyo and Osaka.[4] All blood and the Elementary School post-game cutscene are removed. Exclusive levels and audio from this edition are included in digital releases.[23]
Postal Plus includes the Special Delivery expansion. Re-released in 2003 as Classic and Uncut, which includes the "Monday" demo of Postal 2 with retail releases.[6] All digital releases are based on this edition.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Special Delivery Adds four new levels (EZ Mart, Shanty Town, Earthquake and La Palamino Resort) and new multiplayer features (in-game chat, co-op mode, and in-progress game joining).[29]
Included in Postal Plus and later editions.
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Official retail patches

Original release patch (Euro-violence patch included)
Postal Plus patch

Fan patch

Unofficial patch that fixes bugs and adds new features, cheats, and optional balance changes.
Designed for digital releases.
An overview of features is presented in the author video, and in the mod readme.
Installation instructions
  1. Download the patch from Mega.nz.
  2. Extract patch, Postal_Fan_Patch.exe, and POSTALPATCH.INI to <path-to-game>.
  3. Launch the game via Postal_Fan_Patch.exe.

Note

The balance and gameplay changes can be reverted by replacing Postal_Fan_Patch.exe with the one provided in Classic Gameplay (optional).

Game data

Digital releases on Windows write all game data to %APPDATA%.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\POSTAL.INI[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\Postal Plus.ini[Note 2]
%APPDATA%\RunningWithScissors\Postal Plus\POSTAL.INI
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/PostalPlus/

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 2]
%APPDATA%\RunningWithScissors\Postal Plus\savegame\
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/PostalPlus/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Digital releases only.
In-game HUD is stretched and menus remain in 4:3.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Digital releases only.
In-game HUD is stretched and menus remain in 4:3.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Press Alt+↵ Enter or use the --windowed command line argument.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Disable Direct3D texture filtering

Texture filtering is force-enabled with the Direct3D and OpenGL renderers.
Disable with dgVoodoo 2[31]
  1. Download and install dgVoodoo 2 for DirectX 9 to <path-to-game>.
  2. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe.
  3. Under Config folder / Running instance, click Add and select <path-to-game>.
  4. Under DirectX > Texturing, set Filtering to Force point sampled.
  5. Click Apply.

Input

In-game general control settings.
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Digital releases only.
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Weapon switching with mouse wheel

In-game mouse wheel binding is broken; successful only on rare occasions.[32]
Full mouse wheel support has yet to be added in a future update.[33]
Edit the configuration file[34]
  1. Open the configuration file in a text editor.
  2. Go to the [Mouse] section.
  3. Change the values of PrevWeapon and NextWeapon to Wheel Up and Wheel Down respectively.

Classic controls are unintuitive

The original control scheme is tank-based; the forward/backward keybinds are for movement, while the left/right keybinds and the mouse are for turning relative to the Postal Dude.
Replaced with a more conventional twin-stick scheme in digital releases.[20] Classic controls are still available in the options.
Edit controls in-game (retail)[35][36]
  1. In the control options, go to Keyboard Setup.
  2. Set both Strafe bindings to the same bindings as Turn Left and Turn Right respectively (e.g. if Turn Left and Turn Right are set to A and D, set both Strafe bindings to A and D as well).
  3. Back in the main control options, go to Turning Speeds and set Tap Degrees to 0.

Notes

It is not possible to turn while strafing.

Crosshair stuck at mouse position while using controller

Disable "Use Mouse" in the in-game options[37]

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Only the main campaign is translated.
French
Going Over the Edge editions only.[28]
German
Going Over the Edge editions only.[28]
Japanese
Interface translation in Super Postal editions only.
Audio is available in digital releases; change voices in settings.
Audio is forced in the Tokyo and Osaka levels.
Polish
Retail only.
Russian
Retail only.
Patch for digital releases here.
Spanish
Fan translation, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16 Co-op, Versus
Online play
16 Co-op, Versus
Removed from digital releases.[21]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Retail only.
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Co-op only included in the Special Delivery expansion, Postal Plus, and later editions.

Issues fixed

Cannot turn left with keyboard + player turns too fast + NPCs spin rapidly

Occurs on Windows XP and later.[38]
Fully fixed in digital releases.[19]
Use the official patch[39]
  1. Download the patch from the second hyperlink on the GOG.com Support article ("this file" text).
  2. Extract Postal_Plus.exe and rename it to Postal Plus.exe (no underscore).
  3. Copy Postal Plus.exe to <path-to-game> and overwrite the existing file.

Notes

Only compatible with Postal Plus and later editions.
Issues may still persist after applying the patch.[40]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9 Digital releases only.
Enabled by default.[41]
OpenGL
Digital releases only.
Forceable with the -opengl command line argument.[19]
Software renderer
Default for retail.
Forceable in digital releases with the -software command line argument.[19]
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.
Linux
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Input SDL
Multiplayer MPlayer.com, Heat.net, Kali Retail only.

Santa Patch

Official Christmas-themed patch that replaces certain enemy models and voice lines with Santa Claus.[42][43]
Included in digital releases and enabled automatically during holidays.[23]
Apply the patch[44]
  1. Download the patch.
  2. Open santa.exe and press the Setup button.
  3. In the directory menu, click Browse and go to <path-to-game>. Select <path-to-game> and confirm.
  4. Press the X-mas button.

Hoodcraft

A new level editor included in digital releases that replaces the original retail level editor.
See the setup guide on Steam Community

Audio extraction utility

Official tool for extracting .wav audio from .sak archives.
Download from PCGamingWiki Files.

Mods

Hotmail - Adds the signature mechanic from Superhot.
A Day in Paradise - Total conversion of sorts; changes enemies and story but maintains the same levels.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum[45] Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, NT 4.0
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz Intel Pentium 166 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 MB (compact installation)
157 MB (full installation)
Video card (GPU) SVGA DirectX 5 compatible
Sound (audio device) Sound Blaster or compatible
Other 2x CD-ROM drive 4x CD-ROM drive
Mac OS
Minimum[45] Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7.1 7.5
Processor (CPU) PowerPC 66 MHz PowerPC 100 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Other 2x CD-ROM drive 4x CD-ROM drive
Linux
Minimum[46]
Operating system (OS) Linux kernel 2.2 (glibc-2.1)
Processor (CPU) 166 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) XFree86 3.3.5
Sound (audio device) OSS compatible
Other 8x CD-ROM drive


Notes

  1. ↑ RSPiX engine build: 2.0[7]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 IcculusFinger v2.1.27 - last accessed on 2023-10-12
    "Running With Scissors, myself, and the MacNinjas spent some time moving the original Postal to MacOS X. If you want it, the complete game is on the MacWorld "Total Tiger" disc, which hits newstands today, July 26th."
  2. ↑ Loki Goes Loco for POSTAL! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-03-10
  3. ↑ Blame Canada for Going POSTAL! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-02-06
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Japan and Korea Go POSTAL! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-02-06
  5. ↑ Leading Interactive Entertainment Company's European Arm Signs Letter of Intent to Publish and Distribute Six Entertainment Titles for the PC, Including Highly Anticipated Postal (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-12-09
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Whiptail bring you the Original Postal (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-06-17
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-03-25
    The string "RSPiX 2.0 �1996" can be found in the executables of retail releases when examined with ImHex.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Wednesday, September 24, 1997 - PC Gamer News (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-12-10
    "Now Shipping - Postal (Ripcord)"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 News for September 24, 1997 - Online Gaming Review (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-04-05
    "Another big day for releases: 7th Legion from Epic Megagames, Postal and Forced Alliance from Ripcord and the Intense 3D Voodoo video card from Intergraph should all be found in stores today."
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Loki | Loki in the News | News (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-12
    "10.29.01 Postal Plus is now shipping!"
  11. ↑ RIPCORD GAMES ANNOUNCES EXCITING 'POSTAL' BETA-TEST/CONTEST OPPORTUNITY - last accessed on 2024-03-07
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Techfaq9 - When I shoot things, everyone on the screen catches on fire. (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-03-06
  13. ↑ POSTAL GOES "SPECIAL DELIVERY" (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-04-05
  14. ↑ Running With Scissors and MacGameStore.com Cut A Download Deal (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-02-21
  15. ↑ Running With Scissors Cuts Digital Delivery Deal with GamersGate | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
  16. ↑ POSTAL Games Join GOG Library | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
  17. ↑ Direct 2 Drive Now Carries POSTAL 1, POSTAL 2 and Apocalypse Weekend | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
  18. ↑ POSTAL 1: Now on Steam! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 What's in the latest update?! :: POSTAL General stuff - last accessed on 2023-12-08
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 POSTAL - POSTAL 1 goes on sale and receives major controller improvements! - Steam News - last accessed on 2024-03-06
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Calling All Wannabe Devs - Come Update The Original POSTAL - Running With Scissors - last accessed on 2024-02-21
  22. ↑ POSTAL - THE ORIGINAL POSTAL HAS BEEN MADE OPEN SOURCE - Steam News - last accessed on 2024-04-17
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 POSTAL - 20th Anniversary Community Update for POSTAL - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-06-22
  24. ↑ In Development: POSTAL 4: No Regerts + POSTAL 2 giveaway - GOG.com (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-12-12
    "From now on you can also get the first part of the POSTAL series for free on GOG.COM, this time permanently."
  25. ↑ Running With Scissors on X - last accessed on 2023-12-12
    "Celebrate 8 glorious nights of fire with POSTAL 1 now free on Steam, GOG or http://POSTALgames.com and set ablaze the marching band!"
  26. ↑ Source code is out-of-date · Issue #1 · RWS-Studios/POSTAL-SourceCode · GitHub - last accessed on 2024-04-17
  27. ↑ POSTAL Beta - YouTube - last accessed on 2023-12-09
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 POSTAL - Going Over The Edge (European Censored POSTAL) - YouTube - last accessed on 2024-02-23
  29. ↑ POSTAL - Special Delivery (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-03-06
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 POSTAL Patches (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-03-06
  31. ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-03-10
  32. ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-02-25
    Tested with the GOG.com release on Windows 11 23H2 with a Logitech M510 mouse. The only way I was able to bind either direction of the scroll wheel was by holding ↵ Enter on the bindable action to rebind it continuously, and rapidly scrolling the wheel at the same time. The wheel registered very infrequently, and even when it did, the game would often unbind the action again if I kept scrolling just a few times after.
  33. ↑ Question to the devs about possbile future features :: POSTAL General stuff - last accessed on 2024-02-25
  34. ↑ Feeling Like a Genius :: POSTAL General stuff - last accessed on 2024-02-25
  35. ↑ WANTED: "Absolute" controls mod for Postal 1, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-02-20
  36. ↑ Postal 1 has abominable controls!, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-02-20
  37. ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-03-06
  38. ↑ postal 1 left turn fix, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-02-21
  39. ↑ Link to Postal 1 left turn and 'spinning' NPC's fix, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2024-03-12
  40. ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-02-24
    Tested with retail Classic and Uncut on Windows 11 23H2. The Postal Dude still turns too fast when pressing right and NPCs still rapidly spin in place at an increasing rate.
  41. ↑ Please try the beta build! :: POSTAL General stuff - last accessed on 2024-02-21
  42. ↑ SANTA GOES POSTAL (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-03-06
  43. ↑ POSTAL - Merry Christmas with the Santa Patch! - Steam News - last accessed on 2024-03-10
  44. ↑ Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! :: POSTAL General stuff - last accessed on 2024-02-21
  45. ↑ 45.0 45.1 Postal (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-03-10
  46. ↑ Loki | Products | Postal Plus | Overview (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-03-10