POSTAL vs POSTAL Redux
POSTAL and POSTAL Redux overlap on Villain Protagonist, Top-Down Shooter and Dark Humor, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. It is a dead heat: 2 metrics each.
POSTAL
POSTAL Redux| Metric | POSTAL | POSTAL Redux | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.00 | ★ 3.42 | POSTAL Redux by 0.42 (14%) |
| Metacritic | 56 | 54 | POSTAL by 2 (4%) |
| Catalog popularity | 3,051 adds | 1,021 adds | POSTAL by 2030 (67%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 3h | POSTAL Redux is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 3 | POSTAL Redux |
| Release year | 1997 | 2016 | POSTAL Redux is newer by 19 yr |
Platform exclusives
- POSTAL Redux only: Nintendo, PlayStation
Verdict
The data splits evenly. Both lean on Villain Protagonist, Top-Down Shooter, Dark Humor and Isometric, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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