Difference between revisions of "Postal"
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|developer = [[Wikipedia:Running With Scissors|Running With Scissors]]<br/><sup>Linux</sup> Ryan C. Gordon | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Running With Scissors|Running With Scissors]]<br/><sup>Linux</sup> Ryan C. Gordon | ||
|publisher = | |publisher = | ||
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|release dates = November 14, 1997 | |release dates = November 14, 1997 | ||
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{{mm}} [http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?board=8.0 Running With Scissors Forum] | {{mm}} [http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?board=8.0 Running With Scissors Forum] | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series GOG.com Community Discussions] for game series | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/postal_classic_and_uncut GOG.com Support Page] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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+ | The version on Steam is the 'best' version. It includes achievements, cloud saving and additional updates which allow for running a game in window mode and custom resolutions. Developer is also planning on updating this version of the game further.<ref>http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?topic=1237.0</ref> | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
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|widescreen_resolution =false | |widescreen_resolution =false | ||
|widescreen_resolution_notes=For more information, see [[#Custom Resolution|Custom Resolution]] | |widescreen_resolution_notes=For more information, see [[#Custom Resolution|Custom Resolution]] | ||
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===Custom Resolution=== | ===Custom Resolution=== | ||
Postal runs natively in 640x480 resolution and there is no option in a menu to change resolution. However, it's possible to enable upscaling in the '''Steam version'''<ref>Tested on version from Desura - doesn't work.</ref> to any resolution desired. Unfortunately, game only allows for 4:3 resolutions and it's going to use letterbox for widescreen resolutions. Developer is planning on making a patch to allow playing in widescreen resolutions. | Postal runs natively in 640x480 resolution and there is no option in a menu to change resolution. However, it's possible to enable upscaling in the '''Steam version'''<ref>Tested on version from Desura - doesn't work.</ref> to any resolution desired. Unfortunately, game only allows for 4:3 resolutions and it's going to use letterbox for widescreen resolutions. Developer is planning on making a patch to allow playing in widescreen resolutions. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Running Steam version of Postal in custom resolution}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Running Steam version of Postal in custom resolution}} | ||
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{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |
− | |minproc = 90 MHz | + | |minOS = Windows XP |
− | |minmem | + | |minproc = 90 MHz |
− | |minHD | + | |minmem = 16 MB |
− | |recproc = 166 MHz | + | |minHD = 400 MB |
− | |recmem | + | |
+ | |recproc = 166 MHz | ||
+ | |recmem = 32 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Mac | |OSfamily = Mac | ||
− | |minOS | + | |
− | |minproc = 90 MHz | + | |minOS = OS X 10.5.8 |
− | |minmem | + | |minproc = 90 MHz |
− | |minHD | + | |minmem = 16 MB |
− | |recproc = 166 MHz | + | |minHD = 400 MB |
− | |recmem | + | |
+ | |recproc = 166 MHz | ||
+ | |recmem = 32 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS | + | |
− | |minproc = 90 MHz | + | |minOS = Ubuntu 12.04 LTS or equivalent |
− | |minmem | + | |minproc = 90 MHz |
− | |minHD | + | |minmem = 16 MB |
− | |minGPU | + | |minHD = 400 MB |
− | |recproc = 166 MHz | + | |minGPU = No 3D acceleration required |
− | |recmem | + | |
+ | |recproc = 166 MHz | ||
+ | |recmem = 32 MB | ||
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Revision as of 01:20, 16 May 2013
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 |
Key points
- The game was recently re-released with several updates to make the game run better on modern systems.
General information
- Running With Scissors Forum
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Best Version
The version on Steam is the 'best' version. It includes achievements, cloud saving and additional updates which allow for running a game in window mode and custom resolutions. Developer is also planning on updating this version of the game further.[1]
Game data
- This game supports XDG on Linux.
Video settings
Custom Resolution
Postal runs natively in 640x480 resolution and there is no option in a menu to change resolution. However, it's possible to enable upscaling in the Steam version[2] to any resolution desired. Unfortunately, game only allows for 4:3 resolutions and it's going to use letterbox for widescreen resolutions. Developer is planning on making a patch to allow playing in widescreen resolutions.
Instructions |
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Windowed
It's possible to run either Mac or Linux versions of the game in Window mode. Also Steam version allows to run a game in Window Mode. To run it in Window mode, either press ALT+ENTER
or add --windowed
to launch parameters.[3]
Input settings
System requirements
References
- ↑ http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?topic=1237.0
- ↑ Tested on version from Desura - doesn't work.
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/0/810920962500726677/