Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Running with Scissors
- Publishers: Whiptail Interactive
Postal 2: Share the Pain (2003)
Postal 2: Share the Pain is a first-person shooter video game developed by Running With Scissors and published by Ripcord Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows in 2003. The game is a sequel to the 1997 game Postal, and it features the same protagonist, the Postal Dude.
Postal 2 is set in a small town called Paradise, Arizona. The game follows the Postal Dude as he goes about his day-to-day life, which is full of violence, profanity, and drug use. The game’s missions are often absurd and involve the Postal Dude completing tasks such as delivering packages, killing people, and destroying property.
Postal 2 was a critical and commercial success. The game sold over 1 million copies worldwide, and it received generally positive reviews from critics. The game has been praised for its dark humor, over-the-top violence, and unique gameplay. However, the game has also been criticized for its offensive content and its glorification of violence.
Gameplay
Postal 2 is a first-person shooter game. The player controls the Postal Dude as he goes about his day-to-day life in the town of Paradise, Arizona. The game’s missions are often absurd and involve the Postal Dude completing tasks such as delivering packages, killing people, and destroying property.
The game features a variety of weapons, including guns, knives, and explosives. The player can also use the environment to their advantage, such as by setting fires or throwing objects at enemies.
Postal 2 is known for its dark humor and over-the-top violence. The game is full of profanity, gore, and sexual content. The game has also been criticized for its glorification of violence.
Setting
Postal 2 is set in the small town of Paradise, Arizona. The town is a rundown and crime-ridden place, and it is full of strange and dangerous people. The game’s missions often take place in different parts of the town, such as the town square, the mall, and the school.
Characters
The Postal Dude is the protagonist of Postal 2. He is a middle-aged man who is unemployed and lives in a trailer park. The Postal Dude is a violent and misanthropic man, and he often takes pleasure in killing people.
Other characters in the game include the Postal Dude’s wife, his dog Champ, and his friend Gary Coleman. The Postal Dude’s wife is a long-suffering woman who is constantly trying to get her husband to change his ways. Champ is the Postal Dude’s loyal dog, and he often helps the Postal Dude in his missions. Gary Coleman is the Postal Dude’s friend, and he is a dwarf who is often the butt of the Postal Dude’s jokes.
Reception
Postal 2 was a critical and commercial success. The game sold over 1 million copies worldwide, and it received generally positive reviews from critics. The game has been praised for its dark humor, over-the-top violence, and unique gameplay. However, the game has also been criticized for its offensive content and its glorification of violence.
Legacy
Postal 2 has had a lasting impact on the video game industry. The game’s dark humor and over-the-top violence have been copied by many other games, and the game’s protagonist, the Postal Dude, has become an iconic character in video game culture. Postal 2 is also credited with helping to popularize the first-person shooter genre.
Controversy
Postal 2 has been the subject of much controversy since its release. The game has been criticized for its offensive content and its glorification of violence. The game has also been linked to several real-world shootings, including the Columbine High School massacre.
Despite the controversy, Postal 2 remains a popular game among fans of first-person shooters and dark humor. The game’s unique gameplay and over-the-top violence have made it a cult classic.
Review Score
7/10
