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Postal 2: Share the Pain
Postal 2: Share the PainA chaotic, open‑world shooter that lets you wreak havoc in any way you choose
Postal: Redux
Postal: ReduxClassic chaotic shooter remastered in HD with new co‑op and deathmatch modes
Overview
Description

Postal 2: Share the Pain is the updated edition of the infamous Postal 2, bringing both single‑player mayhem and a multiplayer mode to PC, Mac, and Linux. Set in the fictional town of Paradise, the game lets players complete mundane daily tasks—or completely ignore them—in a world that reacts to every violent or absurd action. The release adds cross‑platform support and a robust multiplayer experience, allowing friends to team up or clash in the same open‑world sandbox. Its controversial humor and unrestricted gameplay have made it a cult classic among mature gamers.

Postal: Redux revives the controversial 1997 shooter with fully remastered HD graphics, all original levels, the Special Delivery add‑on, and the previously Japan‑only Tokyo and Osaka stages. A brand‑new level and updated audio bring fresh chaos while preserving the series' signature dark humor.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Mature gamers who enjoy controversial satire
Mature gamers who enjoy chaotic shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2003-12-17
2016-05-20
Specifications
developer
Running With Scissors
Running With Scissors
publisher
Whiptail Interactive
Running With Scissors, MD Games
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
55/100
59/100+7%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unrestricted player freedom
  • Robust multiplayer mode
  • Cross‑platform availability
  • Active modding community
  • HD graphics breathe new life into classic levels
  • Adds co‑op and deathmatch for modern multiplayer
  • Includes all original and exclusive Japanese stages
  • Rich variety of weapons and a new level
Cons
  • Highly controversial content may offend
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for controls
  • Violent content limits audience
  • Some controls feel dated despite updates
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent
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