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Developers | |
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Running With Scissors | |
macOS (OS X) | Ryan C. Gordon |
Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
Publishers | |
Retail | Ripcord Games |
Steam | Running With Scissors |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 14, 1997 |
Mac OS (Classic) | November 14, 1997 |
Linux | October 30, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | March 21, 2013 |
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 | |
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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
- Released as Going Postal in Europe.
- Re-released with several updates to make the game run better on modern systems.
- Game's source code was released, available here.
General information
- Postal Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Regular or Postal Plus | |||
GOG.com | Running With Scissors advises against purchasing the GOG.com version.[1] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
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.
- Super POSTAL (the Japanese version) adds two new levels, in addition to Special Delivery (Tokyo & Osaka). Some regard this release as an expansion however it was actually a full version of the Postal game. A guide to adding the extra two levels to the Steam version can be found here.
- Postal Plus (Postal: Classic and Uncut in Europe) includes the Special Delivery expansion.
- The Fudge Pack, Postal X: 10th Anniversary edition, and Postal XX are compilation packs that include Postal Plus, Postal 2 and several of Postal 2's most popular mods and its main expansion. Some later versions also include Steam keys for the digital version.
- The Steam version includes additional updates which allow for running a game in window mode and widescreen resolutions. Developer is also planning on updating this version of the game further.[2]
The Santa Patch
- Alternative, official Christmas theme for the game.
- Compatible with modern versions of Postal.[3]
Apply the mod[4] |
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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) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
NOTE: Postal Plus.ini for later Windows releases.
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Postal.ini[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/PostalPlus/ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\[Note 1] |
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 settings
Widescreen 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[citation needed] 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.
Running Steam version of Postal in custom resolution[citation needed] |
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Windowed
It's possible to run either OS X 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.[6]
Input settings
WASD controles are weird/unintuitive
Edit controles[7][8] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
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
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Mods
- Hotmail - a mod for POSTAL 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 |
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 |
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 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
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/232770/discussions/0/1473095965286337088/#c1473095965287209795
- ↑ Updates so far for P1 on Steam. - Running With Scissors forum
- ↑ http://runningwithscissors.com/?page_id=785
- ↑ Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! - Steam Community discussions (developer)
- ↑ Apply 'The Santa Patch' for maximum holiday cheer! - Steam Community discussions (developer)
- ↑ Higher resolution or window mode - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series/wanted_absolute_controls_mod_for_postal_1
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series/postal_1_has_abominable_controls
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