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Postal (computer Game)




  publisher Ripcord Games
  developer Running With Scissors
  released November 14 , 1997
  genre Third-person Shooter
  modes Singleplayer , Multiplayer
  ratings ESRB : Mature
  platforms Windows , Linux , Mac OS X
  media CD
  requirements see System Requirements
  input Keyboard
  followed By Postal&2


''Postal'' is an Ultraviolent and Controversial Computer Game made by Running With Scissors and published by Ripcord Games in 1997 . A Trademark lawsuit was filed against Running With Scissors by the United States Postal Service , and dismissed six years later. The sequel, '' Postal&2 '', is perhaps better known than the original. ''Postal&2'' possession, not just the sale, is forbidden in New Zealand and Australia .

Uwe Boll has bought the movie-rights to the game.


GENERAL INFORMATION

The game itself is an isometric shooter in which the targets are everyday human beings. An add-on to the game called Special Delivery was made in 1998 which featured four new levels (department store, shanty town, earthquake zone and nudist resort), new characters, new sounds, new modes of play (co-op and a refined deathmatch). Original and Addon were released together as '''Postal Plus''' in 2001 and ported to Linux by Loki Software .

The title is based on the expression " Going Postal ".


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements are as stated on the official ''Postal Plus'' help file.


Minimum

  • 133 MHz or higher CPU

  • 16 MB or more of RAM

  • 24 MB or more of available Hard Drive space.

  • Any Video Card (with at least 256 colors at 640x480 resolution)

  • 16-bit Audio Card (Sound Blaster 16 or 100% Compatible)



Recommended

  • 300 MHz or higher CPU

  • 64 MB or more of RAM

  • 24 MB or more of available Hard Drive space.

  • Any Video Card (with at least 256 colors at 640x480 resolution)

  • 16-bit Audio Card (Sound Blaster 16 or 100% Compatible)



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