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Revision as of 01:29, 29 October 2022
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Developers | |
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Running With Scissors | |
macOS (OS X) | Ryan C. Gordon |
Linux | Loki Software |
Publishers | |
Retail | Ripcord Games |
Steam | Running With Scissors |
Engines | |
RSPiX[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 24, 1997 |
Mac OS (Classic) | November 14, 1997 |
Linux | October 30, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | June 28, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 56 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Themes | North America |
Series | Postal |
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.
Key points
- Released as Going Postal in Europe.
- Digital version has been updated with several bug fixes and quality of life improvements.
- Source code was released on December 28, 2016.[2]
- Released as freeware on December 16, 2019.[3]
General information
- Postal Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Freeware; Labeled "POSTAL: Classic and Uncut". | |||
Steam | Freeware. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Freeware; Labeled "POSTAL: Classic and Uncut". Also available as part of Postal 1+2: Your Mom's Box Set. |
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Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
Version differences
- The European retail version of the base game has enemy executions and the elementary school cutscene at the end of the game removed.
- Super POSTAL (the Japanese version) includes two new levels (Tokyo & Osaka), in addition to the Special Delivery expansion.
- POSTAL Plus, includes the Special Delivery expansion. This version was included in several compilations.
- The digital version (labeled POSTAL: Classic and Uncut) includes the Special Delivery expansion and content previously exclusive to Super POSTAL, alongside many improvements and fixes, such as: native widescreen support, modern controls, restored multiplayer modes, new campaign options, and more.[4]
Santa Patch
- Alternative, official Christmas theme for the game.
- Compatible with modern versions of Postal.[5]
- Included in the digital versions and is enabled automatically during holidays.[6]
Apply the mod[7] |
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DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Special Delivery | Adds four new levels (EZ Mart, Shanty Town, Earthquake and La Palamino Resort) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
NOTE: Postal Plus.ini for later Windows releases.
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Postal.ini[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/PostalPlus/ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1] |
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 |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Latest Steam and GOG versions are updated with widescreen support. Menus are still in 4:3. For older versions, see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | UI is stretched. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
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. |
Widescreen resolution
Postal runs natively in 640x480 resolution and there is no option in a menu to change resolution. However, the Steam and GOG versions have been updated with widescreen support.
Windowed
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 Alt+↵ Enter or add --windowed
to launch parameters.[9]
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
WASD controls are weird/unintuitive
Edit controls[10][11] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Japanese | Interface translation in retail Super POSTAL version only. Japanese audio available on GOG/Steam version, change voices in settings. Japanese audio forced in Tokyo & Osaka levels. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. Currently, only the main campaign is translated not the challenges or the multiplayer. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | Available on Linux and Mac(?) |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Game does not work on macOS 10.15 Catalina.[12] | ||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Input | SDL |
Mods
- Hotmail - a mod for POSTAL that adds the signature mechanic from Superhot.
- A Day in Paradise - Fan made total conversion of sorts; changes enemies and story but maintains the same levels.
- Beta Construction Site - A conversion of the original beta level of the game for the full version. A separate version for the Steam release is available here.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | 98, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 95 MB | 400 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 90 MHz | 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 or equivalent | |
Processor (CPU) | 90 MHz | 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | No 3D acceleration required |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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
- ↑ Postal Engine - last accessed on 2020-07-11
- "Custom engine, RSPiX."
- ↑ "The Original POSTAL Has Been Made Open Source". Running with Scissors. 28 December 2016. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ↑ "In Development: POSTAL 4: No Regerts + POSTAL 2 giveaway". GOG.com. CD Projekt. 16 December 2019. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019. "From now on you can also get the first part of the POSTAL series for free on GOG.COM, this time permanently."
- ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/232770/view/2909844527766289375
- ↑ http://runningwithscissors.com/?page_id=785
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/games/232770/announcements/detail/3062876241644035880
- ↑ Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! - Steam Community discussions (developer)
- ↑ Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! - Steam Community discussions (developer)
- ↑ Higher resolution or window mode - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series/wanted_absolute_controls_mod_for_postal_1
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series/postal_1_has_abominable_controls
- ↑ Postal - last accessed on 2021-01-29