Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Shooter
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Running with Scissors
- Publishers: Whiptail Interactive
Postal 2: A Review
Postal 2 is a dark comedy action-adventure game developed by Running With Scissors and published by Whiptail Interactive. It was released for Microsoft Windows in 2003, and has since been ported to Linux, macOS, and Xbox. The game follows the misadventures of Postal Dude, a hapless and unhinged man who must complete a series of errands in a week’s time.
Postal 2 is known for its over-the-top violence and gore, as well as its satirical take on American culture. The game has been praised for its dark humor and originality, but it has also been criticized for its excessive violence and misogyny.
Gameplay
Postal 2 is played from a first-person perspective. The player controls Postal Dude as he explores the game world and completes errands. The game world is open-ended, and the player is free to explore it at their own pace.
Postal Dude can use a variety of weapons to defend himself, including guns, knives, and explosives. He can also use objects in the environment to his advantage, such as chairs, bottles, and rocks.
The game’s errands are often mundane and bizarre, such as buying milk, getting a haircut, and returning a library book. However, the errands can quickly become more difficult, as Postal Dude often encounters hostile enemies and dangerous situations.
Setting
Postal 2 is set in the fictional town of Paradise, Arizona. The town is a rundown and crime-ridden place, and it is home to a variety of eccentric and dangerous characters.
The game’s world is full of dark humor and satire. For example, one of the game’s levels takes place in a church, where Postal Dude must fight his way through a horde of zombies. The zombies are all dressed in Ku Klux Klan robes, and they spout racist and homophobic slurs.
Characters
Postal Dude is the protagonist of Postal 2. He is a middle-aged man who is unemployed and divorced. He is also mentally unstable and prone to violent outbursts.
Postal Dude is a controversial character. He has been praised for his dark humor and originality, but he has also been criticized for his misogyny and violence.
Controversy
Postal 2 has been a controversial game since its release. The game has been criticized for its excessive violence and gore, as well as its misogyny and racism.
In 2003, the game was banned in Australia and New Zealand. The game was also banned in Germany for a time, but the ban was later overturned.
Despite the controversy, Postal 2 remains a popular game among fans of dark comedy and action-adventure games. The game has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Postal 2 has had a significant impact on the video game industry. The game’s dark humor and over-the-top violence have inspired other games, such as Grand Theft Auto and Saints Row.
Postal 2 has also been parodied in other games, such as South Park: The Stick of Truth and The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
Conclusion
Postal 2 is a unique and controversial game. The game’s dark humor and over-the-top violence are not for everyone, but the game’s originality and satire are undeniable. Postal 2 is a must-play for fans of dark comedy and action-adventure games.
Review Score
7.5/10
Review Score
7.5/10
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