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Posted: 18 Jun, 2022 @ 4:57am
Updated: 7 Jun, 2024 @ 6:14pm

Postal 2: A Hilarious Descent into Madness

Ah, "Postal 2" – a game where your daily to-do list can go from “buy milk” to “douse Gary Coleman in gasoline” faster than you can say, “Is this legal?”

The game kicks off innocently enough: you play as The Postal Dude, a man whose only real goal is to get through a week without losing his mind (or causing the apocalypse). Spoiler alert: he fails. Miserably. And hilariously.

Graphics and Sound:
Sure, it looks like it was made in the early 2000s. Probably because it was. But who needs realistic textures when you have rabid elephants and weaponized cats? The sound design is equally unforgettable, with NPCs offering profound insights like, "Get down if you don’t wanna die!” every five seconds. It’s like poetry, but with more obscenities.

Gameplay:
"Postal 2" gives you unparalleled freedom. Want to solve your problems peacefully? Good luck. The game’s AI ensures that even the simplest tasks, like picking up a package, devolve into a bloodbath involving a flamethrower and several dismembered body parts. Your moral compass will spin like a dreidel as you navigate through everyday errands while being chased by a mob of angry protesters and armed police officers. Or maybe that’s just another Tuesday in Postal 2 land.

Weapons and Combat:
This is where "Postal 2" shines like a deranged star. The arsenal ranges from mundane (shovel, scissors) to the utterly absurd (a cow head that spreads mad cow disease). And let’s not forget the cats – both as grenades and silencer attachments. PETA might not approve, but you will.

Story and Missions:
Each day in Postal 2 starts with simple goals: get milk, return a library book, confess your sins. How you accomplish these tasks is entirely up to you. The sheer absurdity of events, like a zombie outbreak at the mall or a Taliban attack, makes for a plot that's both chaotic and weirdly compelling. The mission to get an autograph from Gary Coleman, only to have it turn into a shootout, is particularly legendary. Sorry, Gary.

Social Commentary:
Beneath its crude exterior, Postal 2 is a scathing satire of modern life. It holds a funhouse mirror to our society, highlighting the absurdity of our daily routines and the insanity lurking just beneath the surface. Or maybe it's just a game where you can urinate on people. Who’s to say?

Final Thoughts:
"Postal 2" is a game that laughs in the face of political correctness and decency. It’s like a carnival ride through a madhouse, where every turn brings new horrors and new hilarity. If you’re looking for a game that combines dark humor with wanton destruction, look no further. Just remember, it's only as bad as you are.

Play "Postal 2" – because sometimes, you just need to burn down the neighborhood while screaming incoherently.
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