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.
Key points
- Released as Going Postal in Europe.
- Digital version has been updated with several bug fixes and quality of life improvements.
- Source code was released on December 28, 2016.[2]
- Released as freeware on December 16, 2019.[3]
General information
- Postal Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
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) includes two new levels (Tokyo & Osaka), in addition to the Special Delivery expansion.
- POSTAL Plus, includes the Special Delivery expansion. This version was included in several compilations.
- The digital version (labeled POSTAL: Classic and Uncut) includes the Special Delivery expansion and content previously exclusive to Super POSTAL, alongside many improvements and fixes, such as: native widescreen support, modern controls, restored multiplayer modes, new campaign options, and more.[4]
Fan-Patch
- An unofficial fan patch of the game, fixing bugs, but also adding new features, cheats and optional balance changes.
- Specifically made for the Modern Steam release, but compatibility with older retail release hasn't been tested.
- An overview of the Fan Patch features is presented in the author video, and in the mod readme.
Apply the mod
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- Download the mod from [1]
- Extract the archive, and place the
patch folder, Postal_Fan_Patch.exe and POSTALPATCH.INI at the game root.
- Launch the game via
Postal_Fan_Patch.exe
- The Balance and gameplay changes can be reverted by replacing the executable, with the one provided in the
Classic Gameplay (optional) folder.
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Santa Patch
- Alternative, official Christmas theme for the game.
- Compatible with modern versions of Postal.[5]
- Included in the digital versions and is enabled automatically during holidays.[6]
Apply the mod[7]
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- Download the mod from Running With Scissors website (under "old stuff") or ModDB.[8]
- Open
santa.exe and press the Setup button.
- When you get the directory menu, click
Browse and go to <path-to-game> . Select the Postal folder and confirm.
- Press the
X-mas button.
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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) |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
NOTE: Postal Plus.ini for later Windows releases.
Save game data location
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Video
Postal runs natively in 640x480 resolution and there is no option in a menu to change resolution. However, the Steam and GOG versions have been updated with widescreen support.
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.[9]
Input
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
WASD controls are weird/unintuitive
Edit controls[10][11]
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- Map TURN LEFT to Mouse move left and map TURN RIGHT to mouse move right. Set tap degrees to 0.
- Map forward, back, left and right to WASD like you normally would, but also map A and D to Strafe (You will notice there are two spaces for binding the "Strafe" command).
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Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Japanese |
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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 |
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Retail only. |
Russian |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Spanish |
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Fan translation, download. |
Brazilian Portuguese |
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Fan translation, download. Currently, only the main campaign is translated not the challenges or the multiplayer. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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OpenGL |
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Available on Linux and Mac(?) |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows | | |
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macOS (OS X) | | | |
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Game does not work on macOS 10.15 Catalina.[12] |
Linux | | | |
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Mac OS (Classic) | | | |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Input |
SDL |
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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 | Mac OS (Classic) | macOS (OS X) | Linux |
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
References