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Postal 2
Postal 2Live a chaotic week as the Postal Dude, turning everyday chores into mayhem.
Postal: Redux
Postal: ReduxClassic chaotic shooter remastered in HD with new co‑op and deathmatch modes
Overview
Description

In Postal 2 you spend a week as the infamous Postal Dude, tackling mundane tasks like buying milk or returning library books. The seemingly ordinary world quickly spirals into absurd violence, letting you decide how far to push the envelope. The game blends open‑world freedom with dark comedy, letting you explore a satirical town where cats become silencers and grocery stores are run by trigger‑happy zealots. Your choices shape a wild, over‑the‑top experience that rewards both stealthy mischief and full‑blown mayhem.

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
Fans of dark comedy shooters
Mature gamers who enjoy chaotic shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2003-04-14
2016-05-20
Specifications
developer
Running With Scissors
Running With Scissors
publisher
Whiptail Interactive, Linux Game Publishing, Running With Scissors
Running With Scissors, MD Games
age rating
ESRB M
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
59/100
59/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Highly replayable due to open‑world freedom
  • Dark comedic writing that satirizes daily life
  • Robust modding community adds longevity
  • Varied ways to approach each task
  • 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
  • Violent content limits audience
  • Technical issues on some modern systems
  • Single‑player only, no co‑op
  • Violent content limits audience
  • Some controls feel dated despite updates
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent
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