POSTAL 4: No Regerts

51%
Game Brain Score Based on 5,959 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • optimization
POSTAL 4: No Regerts Game Cover
Running With Scissors has resuscitated a corpse that should've been left to decompose.
Starting at $7.70Buy now
Get on Steam

In POSTAL 4: No Regerts, you play as the "Postal Dude" in a non-linear sandbox environment, where you can complete various tasks and interact with the world around you. This game offers a unique blend of black humor and satire, with various weapons and customization options available. The game features a day and night cycle and dynamic weather systems, which impact gameplay and create a more immersive experience.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

51%
Audience ScoreBased on 5,959 reviews
humor643 positive mentions
story119 negative mentions
  • story803 mentions

    The story in "Postal 4" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lackluster and uninspired compared to its predecessor, "Postal 2." Critics highlight that the missions often feel repetitive and tedious, lacking the engaging absurdity that characterized earlier entries in the series. Additionally, numerous bugs and glitches hinder the overall experience, making it difficult for players to fully immerse themselves in the narrative. While some appreciate the humor and absurdity present in certain missions, many feel that the story fails to deliver a compelling or cohesive experience.

    • “The story is great & really nice game but not like Postal 2!!”
    • “This game wants to have a more fleshed out story, the dude escaped from the nuke after Paradise Lost and loses his trailer home - he works in an unfamiliar city trying to make ends meet and get a clue as to where his trailer is.”
    • “The story even if flawed in places is overall hilarious, witty, offensive, and completely fits the style of the Postal spirit.”
    • “The story is just a whole other disaster, it's boring to put it short. I was never interested or invested in most of the story, with most of them being repetitive and just seem to drag on.”
    • “The game's story is thin, and it's really just an excuse to send the player on a series of violent and outrageous missions.”
    • “The missions are boring and repetitive, the characters are annoying, traveling around is tedious, and all in all it was just a very meh experience.”
  • humor693 mentions

    The humor in "Postal 4" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it lacks the sharpness and edginess of its predecessor, "Postal 2." While some appreciate the crude and juvenile humor, including toilet jokes and absurd scenarios, others find it stale, overly safe, and reliant on outdated memes. Overall, the humor is described as hit-or-miss, appealing primarily to fans of lowbrow comedy, but failing to deliver the provocative satire that characterized earlier entries in the series.

    • “A good game with some flaws, the humor may not be for everyone but pissing on someone and beating them with a shovel will always be funny.”
    • “I highly recommend it to the type of people who would enjoy a slightly offensive game filled with blue humor.”
    • “This game is hilarious, stupid, painfully easy, and wholly and completely offensive and inappropriate.”
    • “The humor is not funny (yes, I know it is subjective); however, it is not even close to Postal 2, mostly bad piss and shit jokes.”
    • “The unfunny, really dated jokes in Postal 4 do nothing but make me cringe and question why I even bought this.”
    • “The jokes are forced, unfunny, and often rely on shock value rather than clever writing.”
  • optimization624 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including frequent frame drops, crashes, and bugs, even on high-end hardware. Despite some improvements over time, the game remains poorly optimized and feels unfinished, leading to a frustrating experience for many users. While there are hopes for future updates to enhance performance, the current state is deemed unacceptable by a significant portion of the player base.

    • “The game really needs to be optimized, especially the interactions with NPCs.”
    • “However, Postal 4 still looks amazing; it just needs some tweaking to get the most out of itself without affecting performance so heavily in some areas.”
    • “With the last performance update, the game runs ultra settings at solid 60 fps and the loading screens are a lot faster at least for me, so it's getting better and better.”
    • “I wanna like this game so badly, but as much as it pains me to say so, it's a poorly optimized buggy mess.”
    • “The game runs horrifically and constantly drops performance, even on a 4080 Ti. There are countless bugs still, and just generally some things don't feel fully finished.”
    • “This game is so poorly optimized and outdated that you're just better off getting Postal 2.”
  • stability488 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder the gameplay experience. Many reviews describe it as a "buggy mess" that feels unfinished and poorly optimized, often leading to frustrating moments such as freezing during loading screens and game-breaking errors. While some players appreciate the chaotic charm of the glitches, the consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements to reach a stable and enjoyable state.

    • “Runs great!”
    • “Runs great on Linux Mint through Steam Play compatibility.”
    • “It's still buggy, but it's not buggy in a horrible way; also, one of the biggest things is that it's not boring.”
    • “While I have enjoyed the game so far, I simply cannot recommend it as it is far too buggy and crashes too often to be a worthwhile experience, especially at the over $50 asking price.”
    • “I want to like this game so badly, but as much as it pains me to say so, it's a poorly optimized buggy mess.”
    • “The game is unplayable with freezes and stutters on an overclocked i5 and 1070ti, and runs worse than it did 2 years ago in alpha.”
  • graphics397 mentions

    The graphics of Postal 4 have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the game is built on Unreal Engine and features some improved visuals compared to its predecessor, Postal 2, it often feels generic and poorly optimized. Critics highlight issues such as inconsistent art style, blurry textures, and frequent graphical glitches, leading to performance problems even on high-end systems. Overall, while some appreciate the nostalgic elements and the attempt at modernizing the graphics, many feel that the visuals fall short of contemporary standards, making the game feel outdated and lacking in charm.

    • “The graphics are really nice as well.”
    • “The graphics and sound effects in Postal 4 are top-notch, and the game's art style is both unique and fitting for the game's tone.”
    • “It's Postal 2, but with better graphics, a new story, and more things to do.”
    • “The graphics are awful, to be frank, the music is nothing short of demented, and honestly, it forces any speck, modicum and particle of humour.”
    • “The graphics are plain which is forgivable but the loading zones in the year of our lord 2022 are totally unacceptable.”
    • “The graphics are worse than in Postal 2, but the optimization is just disgusting, and there is no excuse for this.”
  • gameplay359 mentions

    The gameplay of Postal 4 has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it closely resembles Postal 2 but lacks significant innovation or improvement. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and the addition of new mechanics, others criticize the game for its numerous bugs, crashes, and clunky mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as fun for dedicated fans of the series, but it suffers from performance issues and a lack of engaging content.

    • “The gameplay is pretty smooth with a funky story.”
    • “Gameplay is decently fun, but the map feels empty along with the fact the humor has no edge to it.”
    • “I enjoyed the game a lot, the gameplay is fun and it's so stupid you can't help but do a little teehee.”
    • “The only thing offensive about this game is how bad the mechanics are and that they think none of us mentally developed past 8th grade.”
    • “It's been 2 years since the release and it still appears to be a choppy, ugly mishmash of royalty-free assets. The gameplay itself is a copy of Postal 2's formula but in a much bigger map which feels awful to travel through.”
    • “The gameplay loop feels lackluster and mediocre.”
  • music47 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the energetic and diverse soundtrack, including catchy radio songs and memorable main menu music. However, some players expressed frustration over repetitive tracks and a lack of ambient music during gameplay, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is often described as fitting and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The best soundtrack, in my opinion.”
    • “The soundtrack kicks ass, the missions are varied, and the humor is usually on point.”
    • “The OST is great, and if you want some extra noise, there are three radio stations on your phone to pick from, which all have something worth listening to.”
    • “Instead, it's usually the same old song and dance.”
    • “No music, nothing, just sound effects and silence... really?”
    • “The graphics are awful, to be frank, the music is nothing short of demented, and honestly, it forces any speck, modicum and particle of humour.”
  • grinding34 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and unenjoyable, with many missions and tasks described as repetitive and lacking in humor. The large, convoluted world and numerous bugs further contribute to a frustrating experience, making traversal and gameplay feel like a chore rather than an engaging challenge. While some moments are fun, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “I apologize to be harsh and make a review, but these tedious added things just aren't worth it.”
    • “The missions are boring and repetitive, the characters are annoying, traveling around is tedious, and all in all it was just a very meh experience.”
    • “Horrendous loading times, terrible and tedious missions, traveling around the map is boring and animations look super clunky.”
  • monetization31 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many reviewers labeling it a "cash grab" that fails to deliver a meaningful experience. While some acknowledge the developers' efforts and regular updates, the overall sentiment is that the game feels rushed and lacks the depth and quality expected from a sequel, often relying on nostalgia rather than innovation. Despite the absence of microtransactions, the game's presentation and gameplay issues contribute to the perception of it being a soulless attempt to capitalize on the franchise's legacy.

    • “That does not inherently mean that it's bad; it's actually being patched and updated quite often and still does not have microtransactions!”
    • “A lackluster cash grab for a tired concept, not offensive enough to incite emotion, not fun enough to incite joy.”
    • “From gameplay to presentation, this game is a sad cash grab only meant to excite your Postal 2 nostalgia.”
    • “It feels like a shameless asset flip cash grab.”
  • replayability26 mentions

    Overall, the game offers significant replayability through its collectibles, side quests, and varied gameplay experiences, appealing particularly to completionists and fans of the series. However, many players note that the game's current state, marked by crashes and jankiness, limits its full potential, with hopes for future updates to enhance playability. While some find it infinitely replayable, others feel it falls short compared to earlier titles in the franchise.

    • “The game has a lot of replayability from its collectibles and side quests on top of the main story, a lot of stuff for completionists like me to get.”
    • “Postal takes the cake for my favorite series, constant replayability!”
    • “Postal has always been a replayable experience and this is just the same.”
    • “So, replayability is sorely limited.”
    • “I hope the devs take the 30 euro I spent on this pile of shit, and use it to make the game more playable, because as of right now, Lego Indiana Jones is more fun.”
    • “For starters, if you're looking for a game that is comparable to Postal 2 in terms of replayability, humor, and all the other things that make Postal 2 great, you won't find it here.”
  • atmosphere25 mentions

    The atmosphere in Postal 2 is widely praised for its dark, surreal charm and immersive quality, effectively blending humor with a foreboding vibe. In contrast, Postal 4 is criticized for lacking any distinct atmosphere, appearing overly bright and generic, which detracts from the series' signature edge and charm. Overall, while Postal 2's atmosphere is considered a key strength, Postal 4 fails to capture the same essence, leaving players disappointed.

    • “The atmosphere and general vibe of Postal 2 is a big part of what makes it great, and this game has a completely different one. It's in contrast to its ancestor, not creepy, macabre, and edgy, which relates to the first game and gives good contrast to be in the mind of the same twisted psychopath that is the Postal Dude.”
    • “Postal 2 had a strange atmosphere to it where it felt dark but surreal, which was part of the game's charm.”
    • “It had a very disturbing, eerie atmosphere - and it was normalizing this eeriness to the point where it would feel 'normal' in the game's world.”
    • “The atmosphere is totally lacking.”
    • “Honestly, I think they shot themselves in the foot by going with a newer engine, because it really ruined the atmosphere that the game was trying to have, and I would argue that Postal 2 just looks better than Postal 4.”
  • emotional16 mentions

    Reviews highlight a mix of emotional responses to the game, ranging from nostalgia and warmth to disappointment and frustration. While some players appreciate the wholesome elements and character portrayals that evoke fond memories, others criticize the game's tone and direction, feeling it undermines the original's impact. Overall, the emotional experience is polarized, with some finding joy and connection, while others express sadness over perceived character degradation and a lack of realism.

    • “This game helps with your child's emotional and psychological health!”
    • “Just nominated this thing for the outstanding story-rich game award, it made me cry from holes I didn't even know they were capable of.”
    • “Being able to have the postal dude's story continue along with all the other characters (except Gary. R.I.P. Gary) is heartwarming in this messed up world we live in.”
    • “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “The storyline feels uninspired and fails to evoke any real feelings.”
    • “The game tries to be emotional, but the execution falls flat, leaving me indifferent.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of originality and depth, with many characters feeling like clones and only a few unique ones standing out. While some reviewers find it better than other titles like Starfield, overall sentiment leans towards disappointment, with claims that it offers minimal character growth compared to previous entries in the series.

    • “Character design is lacking; it's just people, and there are clones of the same characters all over the place. The only unique characters are few and far between, and they aren't as interesting as even those in Postal 3.”
    • “The worst game of all time with no character development in the series.”
    • “Better character development than in Starfield.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Critic Reviews

29% average critic score

Buy POSTAL 4: No Regerts

Play time

5hMedian play time
9hAverage play time
2-12hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 15 analyzed playthroughs

Videos

Similar Games

Game News