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POSTAL Redux

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

POSTAL Redux is a high definition remake of the classic dark and surreal twin-stick isometric shooter. Take control of The POSTAL Dude as he fights to survive in a world gone mad with violence.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Pinball, Simulator, Sport

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    Pros

    • Improved controls and aiming
    • Dark, immersive atmosphere
    • Co-op multiplayer mode
    • Additional levels and rampage mode
    • Affordable price with dlc included

    Cons

    • Short campaign length
    • Some bugs and crashes reported
    • Limited character customization
    • New ending less impactful than original
    • Ai and collision issues

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Domination.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose how to approach levels, including killing only hostiles or everyone; multiple endings depend on player choices."

    • Competence
      3

      "Improved controls and aiming system provide skill-based gameplay; higher difficulties require strategic play."

    • Competition
      2

      "Rampage mode and multiplayer co-op provide some competitive and cooperative challenges, but main campaign is single-player focused."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Short campaign but additional modes like Rampage and co-op encourage repeated play sessions."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Co-op multiplayer mode allows players to complete campaign together, increasing cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Customization limited to trench coat color; no level editor or modding mentioned."

    • Domination
      -3

      "No evidence of trash talk or dominance behaviors; multiplayer is cooperative rather than competitive domination."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Dark, disturbing atmosphere and violent gameplay provide strong escape from real life stress."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and stress relief; no obligation or pressure reported."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players can experiment with different weapons and approaches to killing targets."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Multiple levels with different environments but mostly linear progression; some discovery in secret areas."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited character customization (coat color) but no extensive avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Dark fictional narrative about a mentally unstable protagonist; some surreal and disturbing elements."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Co-op mode and multiplayer encourage social play and community involvement."

    • Growth
      2

      "Learning improved controls and strategies on harder difficulties provides skill development."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with violent content; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during gameplay; not suitable for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Social interactions are limited to cooperative gameplay; no close emotional connections described."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "No clear leadership roles; cooperative play is shared and balanced."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect weapons and upgrades; progression through levels and achievements."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Tense and disturbing atmosphere with violent gameplay; not primarily relaxing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation from gore, sound effects, and fast-paced action."

    • Status
      1

      "Achievements and leaderboards in Rampage mode provide some recognition."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative delivered through diary entries and loading screens; dark and psychological story."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Higher difficulties require planning and tactical movement; managing ammo and weapon choice."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced combat and rampage mode provide excitement and tension."

    • Value
      3

      "Affordable price with included DLC and modes; good value especially on sale."

    • Violence
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around violent combat, killing civilians and enemies alike."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid damage and manage health to survive levels; enemies pose threat."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026