POSTAL 2

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Overwhelmingly Positive

Total: 36.9 ThousandPositive: 35.8 ThousandNegative: 1.08 Thousand
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Steam review score: 9

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AI Review

POSTAL 2 is a darkly comedic first-person shooter that blends open-world exploration with chaotic, sandbox-style gameplay. Set in the fictional town of Paradise, players take on the role of the Postal Dude, navigating a week of absurd and often offensive missions. With an AI Community Rating of 87.66%, fans praise its irreverent humor, freedom of choice, and impactful satire. The game’s humor, described as 'funny' and 'edgy,' resonates with players who enjoy over-the-top antics and dark comedy. However, some criticize its outdated graphics and repetitive missions, calling them 'tedious' or 'dated.' Despite these flaws, POSTAL 2 remains a cult classic, offering a unique blend of chaos and creativity. If you’re looking for a game that doesn’t take itself seriously and rewards unconventional playstyles, POSTAL 2 delivers a hilariously unhinged experience.

What the community wishes

Improve gunplay satisfaction
The guns could be more satisfying to use. Enhancing the feedback, sound design, and animations for gunplay would improve the overall combat experience.
Add more interactive NPCs
The game could benefit from more interactive NPCs, such as having conversations or unique interactions, to make the world feel more alive and engaging.
Enhance level design variety
The level design can feel tedious at times. Adding more variety and dynamic elements to missions would improve the gameplay loop and keep it fresh.
Fix game-breaking bugs
There are game-breaking bugs, such as the A/C pickup issue in Paradise Lost. Fixing these critical bugs is essential for a smooth player experience.
Modernize outdated graphics
The graphics, while decent for their time, are now outdated. Updating the visuals to modern standards would attract new players and enhance immersion.
Expand mission interactivity
Missions often feel like a chore with limited interactivity. Adding more ways to complete tasks or interact with the environment would make gameplay more engaging.
Improve enemy AI behavior
Enemy AI can be predictable and repetitive. Enhancing AI behavior to make enemies more challenging and dynamic would improve combat encounters.
Add more humor variety
The humor, while dark and edgy, can feel dated. Incorporating a wider variety of humor styles would appeal to a broader audience and keep the comedy fresh.
Optimize for modern systems
While the game runs well on older machines, optimizing it for modern systems would ensure better performance and compatibility with current hardware.
Expand modding tools
The modding community is strong, but expanding modding tools and support would allow for even more creative content and extend the game's lifespan.
Add more dynamic events
The game could benefit from more random, dynamic events to keep the world feeling unpredictable and engaging, enhancing replayability.
Improve save system
The lack of a robust save system can be frustrating, especially with game-breaking bugs. Adding more save points or a manual save feature would improve the experience.
Enhance weapon variety
While the weapon selection is varied, adding more unique weapons or upgrades would provide more options for players to experiment with in combat.
Add more environmental interactions
The environment often feels static. Adding more interactive elements, such as destructible objects or dynamic physics, would make the world more immersive.
Improve tutorial clarity
The controls and mechanics can be confusing for new players. A more detailed and intuitive tutorial would help players get started more easily.
Expand story depth
While the story is good, expanding its depth and adding more narrative elements would make the game more engaging for players who enjoy a richer storyline.
Add more difficulty options
The game offers difficulty options, but adding more granular settings or challenges would cater to a wider range of player skill levels and preferences.
Improve ragdoll physics
The ragdoll physics can feel outdated. Enhancing the physics system would make combat and interactions more satisfying and visually appealing.
Add more post-game content
The game could benefit from more post-game content, such as additional missions or challenges, to keep players engaged after completing the main story.
Enhance sound design
While the audio is good, enhancing sound design, especially for weapons and environmental effects, would improve immersion and overall gameplay experience.

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What the community loves
fun
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love
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funny
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Good
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great
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amazing
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humor
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best
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recommend
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impactful
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positive
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wholesome
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entertaining
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Worth
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Where the community is undecided
Adults
5
edgy
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story
4
game
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chaos
4
violent
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humor
4
absurdity
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neutral
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gameplay
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context
3
Decent
3
chores
3
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prioritize
3
What the community dislikes
bad
4
boring
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negative
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outdated
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stereotypes
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pissed
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hard
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worst
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dated
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In-depth analysis of most impactful community reviews

Positive

The best game to pissing. In this game you can: Piss on toilet Piss on dog Piss on cat Piss on man Piss on woman Piss on grass Piss on fire Piss on zombies Piss on nuclear bomb Piss on everything 10/10 pissing

  • Sentiments

    • I find the game to be highly entertaining and unique due to its focus on the unconventional activity of 'pissing' on various objects and entities, which adds a humorous and absurd element to the gameplay.
    • The ability to piss on a wide variety of targets, such as toilets, animals, people, and even abstract concepts like fire and nuclear bombs, makes the game feel incredibly versatile and creative.
    • The inclusion of zombies as a target adds a fun and unexpected twist, blending humor with a touch of absurdity that enhances the overall experience.
    • The game's concept of allowing the player to 'piss on everything' feels liberating and unrestricted, which contributes to a sense of freedom and enjoyment.
    • The review's enthusiastic tone and the phrase '10/10 pissing' clearly indicate a strong positive sentiment toward the game's unique and humorous premise.
    • The game's focus on a single, unconventional mechanic might be seen as repetitive or lacking depth by some players, but the review does not express this concern.
    • The review does not mention any technical issues, bugs, or negative aspects of the game, suggesting a smooth and enjoyable experience.
    • The humorous and absurd nature of the game might not appeal to all players, but the review does not address this potential downside.
    • The review's straightforward and enthusiastic praise for the game's concept suggests a lack of criticism or negative sentiment.
    • The game's unique and unconventional premise is highlighted as its strongest feature, with no mention of any negative aspects or drawbacks.

Positive

Thanks to this game, our parents were convinced that video games turned us into villains and lunatics. But let’s be honest—[b]Postal 2[/b] often saved us from real-world violence. After a long day of school and teachers, we’d blow off steam, pushing the game’s chaos to the max. It was fun, and we learned that life is both cruel and ironic. And that death itself could be laughed at. Alongside the absurdity of [i]South Park[/i], cringe-worthy [i]MTV shows[/i], [i]pirate CD collections[/i] and [i]garage rock[/i], games like this were part of our lives—a cultural code of the era. A time when anything was allowed, and censorship hadn’t yet invaded gaming. Glorious years.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that this game was misunderstood by parents, who believed it turned us into villains and lunatics, but it actually helped us cope with real-world stress.
    • I believe that Postal 2 often saved us from real-world violence by providing a way to blow off steam after a long day of school and dealing with teachers.
    • I found the game to be fun and a way to explore the cruel and ironic aspects of life, even finding humor in death.
    • I associate Postal 2 with a cultural code of the era, alongside absurd shows like South Park, cringe-worthy MTV shows, pirate CD collections, and garage rock.
    • I remember this as a time when anything was allowed in gaming, and censorship hadn’t yet invaded the industry, which I consider glorious years.
    • I feel that the game was part of a broader cultural movement that defined our lives during that era.
    • I appreciate the game for its chaotic and over-the-top nature, which allowed us to push boundaries and explore extreme scenarios.
    • I think the game taught us to laugh at the absurdity of life and death, which was a valuable lesson during that time.
    • I view the game as a reflection of a time when gaming was less restricted and more experimental, which I find nostalgic.
    • I feel that Postal 2 was a significant part of our lives, representing a unique and unfiltered era of gaming culture.

Positive

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☑ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☑ Old Fashioned ☐ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☑ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☑ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☑ 10

  • Sentiments

    • I found the graphics to be decent, not groundbreaking but certainly not bad either.
    • The gameplay is very good, offering a satisfying and engaging experience.
    • The audio quality is very good, enhancing the overall experience without being overwhelming.
    • The game is suitable for teens and adults, making it accessible to a wide audience.
    • The PC requirements are minimal, making it accessible even to those with lower-end systems.
    • The game size is old-fashioned, meaning it doesn't take up too much space on your hard drive.
    • The difficulty is easy to learn but hard to master, providing a good balance for players.
    • Grinding is only necessary if you care about leaderboards or ranks, which is a fair approach.
    • The story is good, adding depth and engagement to the overall experience.
    • The game offers a long playtime, providing good value for the price.

Positive

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☑ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☑ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☑ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☑ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10

  • Sentiments

    • I find the graphics to be decent, not groundbreaking but certainly not bad either.
    • The gameplay is good, providing a satisfying experience without being overly complex.
    • The audio quality is good, enhancing the overall experience without any noticeable flaws.
    • The game is targeted towards adults, which aligns well with its content and themes.
    • The PC requirements are minimal, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
    • The game size is workable, not too large to be a burden on storage.
    • The difficulty is easy to learn but hard to master, offering a good balance for players.
    • Grinding is only necessary if you care about leaderboards or ranks, which is a fair approach.
    • The story is lovely, adding depth and emotional engagement to the game.
    • The game time is average, providing a satisfying length without overstaying its welcome.

Positive

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☑ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☑ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☑ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☑ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☑ Good ☐Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☑ 9 ☐ 10 ---{ Thoughts }--- YOU CAN PISS ON YOURSELF LESSGOOO

  • Sentiments

    • I find the graphics to be reminiscent of MS-DOS, which gives it a nostalgic and retro feel, but it might not appeal to everyone.
    • The gameplay is good, providing a satisfying experience without being overly complex or boring.
    • The audio is good, enhancing the overall experience without being distracting or underwhelming.
    • The game is targeted at adults, which suggests it has mature themes or content suitable for that audience.
    • The PC requirements are very low, making it accessible to almost anyone, even those with older systems.
    • The difficulty is easy, making it approachable for casual players or those new to gaming.
    • The grind level is average, meaning it requires some effort but isn't overly tedious or time-consuming.
    • The story is good, adding depth and engagement to the overall experience without overshadowing gameplay.
    • The game time is average, providing a balanced experience that isn't too short or excessively long.
    • The price is worth it, offering good value for the content and experience provided.

Negative

The game is simply wonderful. Playing to relax after a tiring day at work is extremely gratifying. Postal 2 offers a variety of conflicts and interactions in a crazy, hypocritical, and tempting world. The characters' intelligence is impeccable, making the game feel even more alive. The atmosphere created is incredible; the randomness and humor with social critiques make Postal 2 a unique game. However, you can't flush after peeing in the toilets, so I don't recommend it.

  • Sentiments

    • I find the game simply wonderful, as it provides a gratifying way to relax after a tiring day at work.
    • I appreciate the variety of conflicts and interactions in Postal 2, which make the world feel crazy, hypocritical, and tempting.
    • I am impressed by the impeccable intelligence of the characters, which makes the game feel even more alive.
    • I find the atmosphere created in the game incredible, with its randomness and humor combined with social critiques.
    • I consider Postal 2 a unique game due to its distinctive blend of humor, randomness, and social commentary.
    • I am disappointed that you can't flush after peeing in the toilets, which feels like a missed detail in the game.

Negative

pls convert to dx11. game is unplayable with dx8 and cant tab out with a dx11 converter. same problems as dx8 with dx9. playing through this game was insufferable with the repeated relaunching edit: dlc is also forced and kinda dog not worth it :/

  • Sentiments

    • I find the game unplayable with DirectX 8 due to technical issues and poor performance.
    • I am frustrated that I cannot tab out of the game when using a DirectX 11 converter.
    • I experienced the same problems with DirectX 9 as I did with DirectX 8, which made the game frustrating to play.
    • I found playing through the game insufferable because of the repeated need to relaunch it.
    • I feel that the DLC is forced and not worth the additional cost or effort.
    • I describe the DLC as 'kinda dog,' which reflects my dissatisfaction with its quality.

Negative

Game-Breaking Bug. On Paridise Lost Wednesday, there is a bug where after you pick-up the A/C in the Asylum, it doesn't register at all (after I leave that section it appears that I haven't picked it up at all, even if I did). Since there is no save available before that, I had to create a new game from scratch. I'm sorry, but I won't...

  • Sentiments

    • I encountered a game-breaking bug on Paradise Lost Wednesday where picking up the A/C in the Asylum doesn't register, forcing me to restart the game from scratch.
    • I am frustrated because there is no save available before the bug occurs, making it impossible to progress without starting over.
    • I feel disappointed that the bug persists even after leaving the section, as it appears I never picked up the A/C.
    • I am sorry, but I won't continue playing the game due to this issue, which has ruined my experience.

Negative

brain rot game, i went to a church and got assaulted by clones of Osama Bin Laden and pissed on my father's grave. my brain rotted, my friends unfriended me, my family kicked me out of the house. the whole world hates me and God wants me to die

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that the game caused significant mental distress, as it made my brain rot and led to a series of negative life events.
    • I experienced a bizarre and unsettling scenario in the game where I was assaulted by clones of Osama Bin Laden in a church.
    • The game made me feel deeply disrespected, as it included a scene where I pissed on my father's grave.
    • I feel that the game caused me to lose my friends, as they unfriended me after I played it.
    • I feel that the game caused me to be kicked out of my house by my family, leading to a sense of abandonment.
    • I feel that the game made the whole world hate me, creating a sense of isolation and despair.
    • I feel that the game made me believe that God wants me to die, leading to a profound sense of hopelessness.

Negative

I'm not sure what is exactly "good" about this game. The humor? I'm not racist so I don't find it funny. The gameplay? It's clunky and outdated even on release. The aesthetic? It seems to be intentionally repulsive. Unless you're a person who buys games to participate in culture wars, there's no reason to play this. Just watch a let's play if you really need to know what happens.

  • Sentiments

    • I find the humor in this game to be unfunny and potentially offensive, as it seems to rely on elements that I, not being racist, do not find amusing.
    • I consider the gameplay to be clunky and outdated, even at the time of the game's release, which significantly detracts from the experience.
    • I perceive the aesthetic of the game as intentionally repulsive, which makes it unappealing to me.
    • I believe this game might only appeal to those who are interested in participating in culture wars, which is not a reason I would play it.
    • I suggest that instead of playing this game, one could just watch a let's play to understand what happens, as there is no compelling reason to play it.

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