Difference between revisions of "Postal"
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− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Whiptail Interactive|Classic and Uncut|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031203003039/http://whiptailinteractive.com/news0039.php|title=Whiptail bring you the Original Postal (retrieved)|date=2023-06-17}}</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Whiptail Interactive|''Classic and Uncut''|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031203003039/http://whiptailinteractive.com/news0039.php|title=Whiptail bring you the Original Postal (retrieved)|date=2023-06-17}}</ref>}} |
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|RSPiX|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/135513549090928727/#c135513549090992525|title=Postal Engine :: POSTAL 2 General Discussions|date=2020-07-11|snippet=Custom engine, RSPiX.}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RSPiX|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/135513549090928727/#c135513549090992525|title=Postal Engine :: POSTAL 2 General Discussions|date=2020-07-11|snippet=Custom engine, RSPiX.}}</ref>}} | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |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 published by [[Company:Ripcord Games|Ripcord Games]]. | + | |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 published by [[Company:Ripcord Games|Ripcord Games]]. |
− | |release history = Postal was released for [[Windows]] and [[Mac OS]] in September 1997, [[Linux]] on October 29, 2001, and [[OS X]] on July 26, 2005.<ref name="voodoo"/><ref name="loki"/><ref name="mac"/> | + | |release history = ''Postal'' was released for [[Windows]] and [[Mac OS]] in September 1997, [[Linux]] on October 29, 2001, and [[OS X]] on July 26, 2005.<ref name="voodoo"/><ref name="loki"/><ref name="mac"/> |
The game was released digitally via [[Store:GamersGate|GamersGate]] on October 30, 2008, [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]] on April 22, 2009, Direct2Drive on February 6, 2011, and [[Store:Steam|Steam]] on March 21, 2013.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127211941/http://runningwithscissors.com/gamersgate|title=Running With Scissors Cuts Digital Delivery Deal with GamersGate <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101008180530/http://www.runningwithscissors.com/postal-games-join-gog-library|title=POSTAL Games Join GOG Library <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219082049/runningwithscissors.com/games/direct2drive-goes-postal|title=Direct 2 Drive Now Carries POSTAL 1, POSTAL 2 and Apocalypse Weekend <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524055550/http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?topic=1225|title=POSTAL 1: Now on Steam! (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> | The game was released digitally via [[Store:GamersGate|GamersGate]] on October 30, 2008, [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]] on April 22, 2009, Direct2Drive on February 6, 2011, and [[Store:Steam|Steam]] on March 21, 2013.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127211941/http://runningwithscissors.com/gamersgate|title=Running With Scissors Cuts Digital Delivery Deal with GamersGate <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101008180530/http://www.runningwithscissors.com/postal-games-join-gog-library|title=POSTAL Games Join GOG Library <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219082049/runningwithscissors.com/games/direct2drive-goes-postal|title=Direct 2 Drive Now Carries POSTAL 1, POSTAL 2 and Apocalypse Weekend <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524055550/http://runningwithscissors.com/main/index.php?topic=1225|title=POSTAL 1: Now on Steam! (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> | ||
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Several updates to the game were released throughout 2013 and 2015, improving compatibility with modern operating systems, implementing widescreen support, and introducing twin-stick controls.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://runningwithscissors.com/postal-1-goes-on-sale-and-receives-major-controller-improvements/|title=POSTAL 1 goes on sale and receives major controller improvements! - Running With Scissors|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> | Several updates to the game were released throughout 2013 and 2015, improving compatibility with modern operating systems, implementing widescreen support, and introducing twin-stick controls.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://runningwithscissors.com/postal-1-goes-on-sale-and-receives-major-controller-improvements/|title=POSTAL 1 goes on sale and receives major controller improvements! - Running With Scissors|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> | ||
− | On December 28, 2016, Running With Scissors released the source code for Postal.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://runningwithscissors.com/the-original-postal-has-been-made-open-source/|title=The Original POSTAL Has Been Made Open Source - Running With Scissors|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> A community-contributed update for the game was subsequently released on November 14, 2017, reintroducing exclusive levels and audio from the [[#Version differences|Japanese release]], improving mouse aim controls, and restoring LAN multiplayer, Challenge Mode level selection, Demo mode, and other legacy features.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/232770/view/2909844527766289375|title=POSTAL - 20th Anniversary Community Update for POSTAL - Steam News|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> | + | On December 28, 2016, Running With Scissors released the source code for ''Postal''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://runningwithscissors.com/the-original-postal-has-been-made-open-source/|title=The Original POSTAL Has Been Made Open Source - Running With Scissors|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> A community-contributed update for the game was subsequently released on November 14, 2017, reintroducing exclusive levels and audio from the [[#Version differences|Japanese release]], improving mouse aim controls, and restoring LAN multiplayer, Challenge Mode level selection, Demo mode, and other legacy features.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/232770/view/2909844527766289375|title=POSTAL - 20th Anniversary Community Update for POSTAL - Steam News|date=2023-10-20}}</ref> |
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | postal_classic_and_uncut | DRM-free | Freeware. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | postal_classic_and_uncut | DRM-free | Freeware. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 232770 | Steam | Freeware. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 232770 | Steam | Freeware. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | postal-classic-and-uncut | DRM-free | Freeware. | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | postal-classic-and-uncut | DRM-free | Freeware.<br>{{store link|Zoom Platform|postal-2-your-moms-boxset|Your Mom's Box Set}} also available. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | postal | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | postal | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | postal | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | postal | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The European retail version of the base game has enemy executions and the Elementary School cutscene at the end of the game removed. | {{ii}} The European retail version of the base game has enemy executions and the Elementary School cutscene at the end of the game removed. | ||
− | {{ii}} '''Postal Plus''', also known as '''Classic and Uncut''', includes the Special Delivery expansion. | + | {{ii}} '''''Postal Plus''''', also known as ''''' Classic and Uncut''''', includes the Special Delivery expansion. |
− | {{ii}} The Japan-exclusive '''Super Postal''' includes two new levels, Tokyo and Osaka, in addition to the Special Delivery expansion. | + | {{ii}} The Japan-exclusive '''''Super Postal''''' includes two new levels, Tokyo and Osaka, in addition to the Special Delivery expansion. |
{{ii}} Digital versions include all additional content of previous releases and introduce many improvements, restorations, and fixes, such as native widescreen support, modern controls, restored multiplayer modes, new campaign options, and more.<ref name="20th">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/232770/view/2909844527766289375|title=POSTAL - 20th Anniversary Community Update for POSTAL - Steam News|date=2023-06-22}}</ref> | {{ii}} Digital versions include all additional content of previous releases and introduce many improvements, restorations, and fixes, such as native widescreen support, modern controls, restored multiplayer modes, new campaign options, and more.<ref name="20th">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/232770/view/2909844527766289375|title=POSTAL - 20th Anniversary Community Update for POSTAL - Steam News|date=2023-06-22}}</ref> | ||
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===Santa Patch=== | ===Santa Patch=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Alternative, official Christmas theme | + | {{ii}} Alternative, official Christmas content theme. |
− | {{ii}} Compatible with modern versions of | + | {{ii}} Compatible with modern versions of the game.<ref name="Santa">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/0/152392786902528861/|title=Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! :: POSTAL General stuff|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{ii}} Included in the digital versions and enabled automatically during holidays as of the November 14, 2017 update.<ref name="20th"/> | {{ii}} Included in the digital versions and enabled automatically during holidays as of the November 14, 2017 update.<ref name="20th"/> | ||
Revision as of 17:07, 21 October 2023
Developers | |
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Running With Scissors | |
macOS (OS X) | Ryan C. Gordon[1] |
Linux | Loki Software[2] |
Publishers | |
Ripcord Games | |
Canada | Softek International[3] |
Japan | MicroMouse[4] |
Korea | Shinsung[4] |
Russia | Akella |
Classic and Uncut | Whiptail Interactive[5] |
Engines | |
RSPiX[6] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 22, 1997[7] |
Mac OS (Classic) | September 22, 1997[7] |
Linux | October 29, 2001[8] |
macOS (OS X) | July 26, 2005[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 56 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Dark, North America |
Series | Postal |
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 |
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 published by Ripcord Games.
Postal was released for Windows and Mac OS in September 1997, Linux on October 29, 2001, and OS X on July 26, 2005.[7][8][1]
The game was released digitally via GamersGate on October 30, 2008, GOG.com on April 22, 2009, Direct2Drive on February 6, 2011, and Steam on March 21, 2013.[9][10][11][12]
Several updates to the game were released throughout 2013 and 2015, improving compatibility with modern operating systems, implementing widescreen support, and introducing twin-stick controls.[13]
On December 28, 2016, Running With Scissors released the source code for Postal.[14] A community-contributed update for the game was subsequently released on November 14, 2017, reintroducing exclusive levels and audio from the Japanese release, improving mouse aim controls, and restoring LAN multiplayer, Challenge Mode level selection, Demo mode, and other legacy features.[15]
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Source code (retrieved)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Custom DRM code may sabotage the game by forcing the Postal Dude to commit suicide. | |||
Developer website | ||||
GOG.com | Freeware. | |||
Steam | Freeware. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Freeware. Your Mom's Box Set also available. |
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Humble Store | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
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, also known as Classic and Uncut, includes the Special Delivery expansion.
- The Japan-exclusive Super Postal includes two new levels, Tokyo and Osaka, in addition to the Special Delivery expansion.
- Digital versions include all additional content of previous releases and introduce many improvements, restorations, and fixes, such as native widescreen support, modern controls, restored multiplayer modes, new campaign options, and more.[16]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Special Delivery | Adds four new levels (EZ Mart, Shanty Town, Earthquake and La Palamino Resort) |
Essential improvements
Fan patch
- An unofficial fan patch of the game, fixing bugs, but also adding new features, cheats and optional balance changes.
- Designed for the digital release; compatibility with the retail release is untested.
- An overview of features is presented in the author video, and in the mod readme.
Mod installation instructions |
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Game data
- The digital release writes all game data to
%APPDATA%
.
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Postal.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Postal Plus.ini[Note 1] %APPDATA%\RunningWithScissors\Postal Plus\POSTAL.INI |
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 |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1] %APPDATA%\RunningWithScissors\Postal Plus\savegame |
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 |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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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. |
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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
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
WASD controls are unintuitive
Edit controls[17][18] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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 | |
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LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | Available on Linux and Mac.[citation needed] |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Input | SDL |
Santa Patch
- Alternative, official Christmas content theme.
- Compatible with modern versions of the game.[19]
- Included in the digital versions and enabled automatically during holidays as of the November 14, 2017 update.[16]
Apply the patch[19] |
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Mods
- Hotmail - Mod for 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.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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) | ||
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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 | ||
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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
- ↑ 1.0 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 IcculusFinger v2.1.27 - last accessed on 2023-10-12
- "Running With Scissors, myself, and the MacNinjas spent some time moving the original Postal to MacOS X. If you want it, the complete game is on the MacWorld "Total Tiger" disc, which hits newstands today, July 26th."
- ↑ LOKI GOES LOCO FOR POSTAL (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-19
- ↑ POSTAL PLUS LICENSED TO CANADA (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-19
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 POSTAL PLUS LICENSED TO JAPAN (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-19
- ↑ Whiptail bring you the Original Postal (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-06-17
- ↑ Postal Engine :: POSTAL 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2020-07-11
- "Custom engine, RSPiX."
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 When's Postal Out Then? (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-01
- "Dear Jon, There is no official release date for Postal. However, Postal started shipping from our warehouse on Monday 9/22/97."
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Loki | Loki in the News | News (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-12
- "10.29.01 Postal Plus is now shipping!"
- ↑ Running With Scissors Cuts Digital Delivery Deal with GamersGate | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
- ↑ POSTAL Games Join GOG Library | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
- ↑ Direct 2 Drive Now Carries POSTAL 1, POSTAL 2 and Apocalypse Weekend | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
- ↑ POSTAL 1: Now on Steam! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
- ↑ POSTAL 1 goes on sale and receives major controller improvements! - Running With Scissors - last accessed on 2023-10-20
- ↑ The Original POSTAL Has Been Made Open Source - Running With Scissors - last accessed on 2023-10-20
- ↑ POSTAL - 20th Anniversary Community Update for POSTAL - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-10-20
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 POSTAL - 20th Anniversary Community Update for POSTAL - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-06-22
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! :: POSTAL General stuff - last accessed on May 2023