# Postal: Classic and Uncut

> 2003 video game compilation

**Wikidata**: [Q113989979](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113989979)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/postal-classic-and-uncut

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for *Postal: Classic and Uncut*:

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## Summary  
*Postal: Classic and Uncut* is a 2003 video game compilation developed by Running with Scissors, featuring the original 1997 *Postal* and its expansion *Postal: Special Delivery*. It is a violent action-shooter game with single-player and multiplayer modes, released for Windows and macOS. The compilation is known for its controversial themes and mature content.

## Key Facts  
- **Release Date:** First published on August 29, 2003, by Whiptail Interactive (UK) for Windows; later re-released digitally in 2009 (Windows) and 2012 (macOS).  
- **Developer:** Running with Scissors (founded 1996, based in Tucson, USA).  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS.  
- **Genres:** Action game, shoot 'em up, horror video game.  
- **Game Modes:** Single-player, multiplayer (LAN, co-op, PvP, supports 2–16 players).  
- **File Size:** 292 MB.  
- **Ratings:** BBFC 18, ESRB Mature 17+, PEGI 18.  
- **License:** Source code under GNU GPL v2.0; proprietary/freeware for gameplay.  
- **Included Games:** *Postal* (1997) and *Postal: Special Delivery*.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What games are included in *Postal: Classic and Uncut*?  
A: The compilation includes the original *Postal* (1997) and its expansion *Postal: Special Delivery*, offering enhanced versions of both.  

### Q: Is *Postal: Classic and Uncut* multiplayer?  
A: Yes, it supports LAN multiplayer, co-op, and PvP modes for up to 16 players.  

### Q: Why is the game rated Mature/18+?  
A: Due to extreme violence, horror elements, and drug references, earning it top-tier age ratings (BBFC 18, ESRB M17+, PEGI 18).  

## Why It Matters  
*Postal: Classic and Uncut* is significant for preserving and re-releasing the controversial *Postal* series, which became infamous for its unapologetically violent gameplay and dark satire. The compilation made the games more accessible digitally, ensuring their longevity. Its open-source code (GPL v2.0) also allowed modding communities to thrive. Despite criticism, the series carved a niche in the action-horror genre, influencing later indie games with its extreme themes and dark humor.  

## Notable For  
- **Controversial Legacy:** One of the most debated games for its graphic violence and "going postal" premise.  
- **Dual Licensing:** Unique combination of freeware gameplay and open-source code (GPL v2.0).  
- **Longevity:** Re-released multiple times, including in *Postal: 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition*.  
- **Voice Acting:** Features Vince Desi and Rick Hunter as the protagonist, *The Postal Dude*.  

## Body  
### Development  
- Developed by Running with Scissors, a studio founded in 1996 (Tucson, USA).  
- Uses the **RSPiX engine** and is programmed in **C++**.  

### Gameplay  
- **Genres:** Action, shoot 'em up, horror.  
- **Modes:**  
  - Single-player story campaign.  
  - Multiplayer: LAN, co-op, PvP (2–16 players).  
- **Input:** Keyboard and mouse.  

### Technical Details  
- **File Size:** 292 MB.  
- **Platforms:** Windows (2003 CD-ROM, 2009 digital), macOS (2012 digital).  
- **Distribution:** CD-ROM (initial), digital download (later).  

### Content  
- **Characters:** *The Postal Dude* (player character), *The Demon*.  
- **Setting:** Fictional town of Paradise, Arizona.  

### Ratings & Licensing  
- **Age Ratings:** BBFC 18 (UK), ESRB M17+ (US), PEGI 18 (EU).  
- **License:** Source code under GNU GPL v2.0; proprietary/freeware for gameplay.  

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## References

1. MobyGames
2. [MobyGames](https://www.mobygames.com/game/postal-classic-and-uncut/release-info)
3. GOG.com
4. [MobyGames](https://www.mobygames.com/game/postal-classic-and-uncut/techinfo)
5. [Source](https://runningwithscissors.com/games/postal/)
6. [MobyGames](https://www.mobygames.com/game/postal-classic-and-uncut/rating-systems)
7. [PEGI Rating Database](https://pegi.info/search-pegi?q=postal)
8. BBFC database