Postal 2

Controversial game with extreme violence

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developed by Running with Scissors

published by Akella

available on Microsoft Windows

available on macOS

genre First-Person Shooter

Articles Mentioning Postal 2

Postal 2: How a Controversial FPS Won Over Players While Critics Stayed Away

Postal 2 launched in 2003 to scathing critic reviews but found a devoted audience that kept the game alive for over a decade. The 31-point gap between its Metacritic user score of 81 and critic score of 50 tells a story about what happens when a game leans fully into its own chaotic identity.

Aug 23, 2026

The Ripples of Controversy: Video Games Impacting Society

Uncover the profound societal effects of the most controversial video games. Delve into these games and their trans formative impact on norms and values.

Jun 2, 2023