Release Date: May 20, 2016
A modern remake of one of the most controversial games in gaming history. Originally, the title came out in 1997 as a debut production from the developer Running With Scissors. Both the gameplay and the premise were inspired by the phrase “going postal” which means to become uncontrollably angry and violent as a result of working a stressful job.
Postal: Redux is the remake of a controversial action game developed by Running With Scissors. It was banned in many countries due to its sheer amount of aimless violence, though regardless it still became a cult classic with a devoted fanbase. The remake was created by the developers of the original game (as well as the entire series), who intended to modernize it for their audience.
The game's title refers to the term "going postal", originating from the United States. Said term refers to people who committed violent acts due to tension and stress experienced during work. Such situations were prevalent in 1983-1997, when, in twenty similar incidents, the US Postal Service workers shot dead over 40 people in total. The game's playable character is "The Dude", suffering from a similar frenzy, prowling the city streets to murder anyone in his path.
The game takes place in numerous varied locations, in which the protagonist vents his emotions. Completing a stage requires a specific number of points, which are earned mostly by - as you've probably guessed - killing people. This can be done in a number of ways, using various weaponry, including pistols, shotguns, rifles, gasoline bottles, landmines, grenades, grenade launchers, rocket launchers and flamethrowers.
Unlike the two previous instalments, which were first-person and third-person action games, Postal: Redux is fully isometric, just like the original. The title runs on Unreal Engine 4. The locations were much improved, while the character models were made completely anew. Nevertheless, the game maintains the original's unique atmosphere. The campaign has been supplemented with an additional option of local and online co-op.
Platforms:
PC Windows May 20, 2016
PlayStation 4 March 5, 2021
Nintendo Switch October 16, 2020
PlayStation 5 December 20, 2024
Developer: Running with Scissors / MD Games (PS4) / MD Games (Switch) / MD Games (PS5)
Publisher: MD Games
Age restrictions: 18+
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A controversial action game series that owes its notoriety primarily to sadistic but also grotesque violence. The Postal series was created and is being developed by Running with Scissors studio, which also occasionally collaborates with other developers.
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System Requirements for Postal: Redux Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Quad Core 2.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8/10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Postal: Redux Video Game.
GamePitt: 8 / 10 by Rob Pitt
POSTAL Redux was exactly how I remember it, a mindless murder simulation game that rewards you for killing everything that moves. Although it may seem controversial and offensive to some people, the concept revolves around a guy who feels the world is against him, and that there’s someone waiting to kill him around every corner – it’s all about losing control and simply going postal and expressing his anger. This enhanced edition contains a few fun extras, such as different visual filters, the ability to play as The Antagonist from Hatred, and the option to play all 23 stages in one single campaign. It’s the perfect game to settle down with if you’ve had a bad day in the office…
GameSpew: 6 / 10 by Richard Seagrave
Thanks to its budget price, Postal Redux may well be worth checking out if you’re a fan of twin-stick shooters and have the stomach for it – its atmosphere makes it wholly unique. It is undoubtedly dated though, and doesn’t try to do anything interesting other than shock you. Will it succeed? Probably – it can be quite a harrowing game if you think about it too much. Kick back and accept it for what it is, however – a video game – and some enjoyment can be had.
Use a Potion: 5.4 / 10
Postal Redux lives up to its reputation of ultra-violence, but its dated gameplay mechanics means it’s not always all that fun to play. I’ll admit that it certainly isn’t an awful game and the revamped visuals and controls go a long way in modernising the experience for new players, but outside of the initial shock value there’s nothing about the game that’ll keep you hooked in for hours on end.
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