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|steam appid = 232770 | |steam appid = 232770 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658754 | |gogcom id = 1207658754 | ||
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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 originally published by [[Company:Ripcord Games|Ripcord Games]]. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658754|postal_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658754|postal_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20190425201917/https://bitbucket.org/gopostal/postal-1-open-source Source code] (retrieved) | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== |
Revision as of 05:42, 18 June 2023
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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 |
Retail (Classic and Uncut) | Whiptail Interactive[1] |
Retail (Russia) | Akella |
Digital | Running With Scissors |
Engines | |
RSPiX[2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 14, 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, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Themes | North America |
Series | Postal |
Postal | |
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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 originally published by Ripcord Games.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Source code (retrieved)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Custom DRM code may sabotage the game by forcing the Postal Dude to commit suicide. | |||
Developer website | ||||
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.
- POSTAL Plus includes the Special Delivery expansion. This version was included in several compilations.
- Super POSTAL (the Japanese version) includes two new levels (Tokyo & Osaka), in addition to the Special Delivery expansion.
- 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.[3]
Monetization
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) |
Essential improvements
Fan-Patch
- An unofficial fan patch of the game, fixing bugs, but also adding new features, cheats and optional balance changes.
- Specifically made for the modern Steam release, but compatibility with older retail release hasn't been tested.
- An overview of the Fan Patch features is presented in the author video, and in the mod readme.
Mod installation instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Postal.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Postal Plus.ini[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/PostalPlus/ |
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Postal Plus.ini
is used in later Windows releases.
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 digital versions are updated with widescreen support. Menus are still in 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | UI is stretched. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Press Alt+↵ Enter or use the --windowed command line argument. |
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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. |
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 unintuitive
Edit controls[4][5] |
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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. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. Currently, only the main campaign is translated not the challenges or the multiplayer. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
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.[6] | ||||
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.
Santa Patch
- Alternative, official Christmas theme for the game.
- Compatible with modern versions of Postal.[7]
- Included in the digital versions and is enabled automatically during holidays.[8]
Apply the mod[9] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | 98, 2000, XP |
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 | DirectX 7 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 1.2 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
- ↑ Whiptail bring you the Original Postal (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-06-17
- ↑ Postal Engine :: POSTAL 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2020-07-11
- "Custom engine, RSPiX."
- ↑ store.steampowered.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Postal - last accessed on 2021-01-29
- ↑ http://runningwithscissors.com/?page_id=785
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! - Steam Community discussions (developer) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! - Steam Community discussions (developer) - last accessed on May 2023