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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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{{ii}} Released as '''Going Postal''' in Europe.
 
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{{ii}} Digital version has been updated with several bug fixes and quality of life improvements.
 
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{{++}} [https://github.com/Oniryck/POSTAL-1-Open-Source Source code] was released on December 28, 2016.<ref>"[https://runningwithscissors.com/the-original-postal-has-been-made-open-source/ The Original POSTAL Has Been Made Open Source]". ''Running with Scissors''. 28 December 2016. [https://web.archive.org/web/20190306112345/http://runningwithscissors.com/the-original-postal-has-been-made-open-source Archived] from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.</ref>
 
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{{++}} Released as freeware on December 16, 2019.<ref>"[https://www.gog.com/news/in_development_postal_4_no_regerts In Development: POSTAL 4: No Regerts + POSTAL 2 giveaway]". ''GOG.com''. CD Projekt. 16 December 2019. [https://web.archive.org/web/20191216144650/https://www.gog.com/news/in_development_postal_4_no_regerts 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."</ref>
 
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{{mm}} [https://postal.fandom.com/wiki/Postal_Wiki Postal Wiki]
 
 
{{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}}
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{{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

Postal
Cover image missing, please upload it
Developers
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
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Postal on HowLongToBeat
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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 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
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Custom DRM code may sabotage the game by forcing the Postal Dude to commit suicide.
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
Developer website
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Freeware; Labeled "POSTAL: Classic and Uncut".
Windows
Linux
Steam
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 Freeware.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
 Freeware; Labeled "POSTAL: Classic and Uncut".
Also available as part of Postal 1+2: Your Mom's Box Set.
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

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
Special Delivery Adds four new levels (EZ Mart, Shanty Town, Earthquake and La Palamino Resort)
Windows

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
  1. Download the mod from here
  2. Extract the archive, and place the patch folder, Postal_Fan_Patch.exe and POSTALPATCH.INI to <path-to-game>.
  3. Launch the game via Postal_Fan_Patch.exe.
The balance and gameplay changes can be reverted by replacing the executable with the one provided in the Classic Gameplay (optional) folder.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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/
Postal Plus.ini is used in later Windows releases.

Save game data location

System Location
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
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

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

Graphics feature State Notes
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.
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

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
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

WASD controls are unintuitive

Edit controls[4][5]
  1. Map TURN LEFT to mouse move left and map TURN RIGHT to mouse move right. Set tap degrees to 0.
  2. Map forward, back, left and right to WASD, but also map A and D to Strafe (notice that there are two spaces for binding the "Strafe" command).

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
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
LAN play
16
Online play
16

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
OpenGL
Available on Linux and Mac(?)
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Game does not work on macOS 10.15 Catalina.[6]
Linux
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
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]
  1. Download the mod from Running With Scissors website (under "old stuff") or ModDB.[10]
  2. Open santa.exe and press the Setup button.
  3. In the directory menu, click Browse and go to <path-to-game>. Select the Postal folder and confirm.
  4. Press the X-mas button.

System requirements

Windows
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)
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
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. ↑ 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

  1. ↑ Whiptail bring you the Original Postal (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-06-17
  2. ↑ Postal Engine :: POSTAL 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2020-07-11
    "Custom engine, RSPiX."
  3. ↑ store.steampowered.com - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Postal - last accessed on 2021-01-29
  7. ↑ http://runningwithscissors.com/?page_id=785
  8. ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  9. ↑ Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! - Steam Community discussions (developer) - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ↑ Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! - Steam Community discussions (developer) - last accessed on May 2023