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78/100

POSTAL Classic & Uncut occupies a fascinating, controversial niche in video game history. Released initially in 1997, it bypassed traditional hero tropes to present a grim, isometric descent into unhinged chaos through the eyes of the iconic Postal Dude. Bringing this raw piece of gaming history to mobile devices via touch controls could have easily been a disaster, but the implementation of responsive twin-stick mechanics breathes surprising new life into the carnage, making movement and gunplay feel snappy and direct.

Content-wise, the package is surprisingly robust for mobile. Packing in the original campaign alongside the Special Delivery expansion and the punishing 'The Gauntlet' challenge stages means there is a substantial amount of chaotic shooting to chew through. The arsenal remains wonderfully destructive—clearing rooms out with the Napalm Launcher or dealing with crowds using Heatseeker Rockets delivers an old-school, arcade-style adrenaline rush that hasn't lost its edge. The hand-painted, dreary aesthetic captures a distinct atmosphere that helps set it apart from standard asset-flipped shooters.

Of course, it isn't without its caveats. The gameplay loop can feel inherently repetitive, leaning entirely on pure, unadulterated hostility and gun-blazing action without deep tactical variety. Furthermore, the dark, highly violent tone and challenging difficulty spikes mean it won't appeal to everyone, staying true to its strict 18+ maturity rating. However, for retro enthusiasts, fans of indie history, or anyone curious about the origins of Running With Scissors' infamous franchise, POSTAL Classic & Uncut is a surprisingly faithful and complete port that lets you experience a piece of gaming counterculture right from your pocket.

Reviewed on: Fri Jun 05 2026

Dinsun Review

As someone who has been gaming since the DOS and early 3D eras, I remember when POSTAL first dropped back in '97. Back then, it was treated like forbidden fruit, blown entirely out of proportion by politicians and pearl-clutchers who didn't understand interactive media. Looking back at it today without the tinted glasses of 90s shock value, what you are left with is a remarkably shallow isometric shooter. The hand-painted, gloomy aesthetics have a certain bleak atmospheric charm, but the actual moment-to-moment loop consists of little more than holding down fire, wiping out a mandatory percentage of off-screen enemies, and wandering around drab streets looking for the exit.

Bringing a PC title from that era to iOS always introduces friction, and the touch controls here do no favors for an already rigid game. Off-screen enemies chipping away at your health pool with rocket launchers without proper visual clarity feels cheap rather than challenging. While it's neat to see historical artifacts preserved on modern app stores, the gameplay simply hasn't aged gracefully. For seasoned gamers who appreciate industry history, it's a brief curio worth observing out of sheer morbid curiosity, but for anyone looking for actual engaging mechanics or modern mobile design, there is very little substance here to justify your time.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Faithful preservation of the 1997 original including the expansion content
Eerie, atmospheric hand-painted backgrounds and distinct ambient soundscape
Interesting historical artifact of 90s gaming counterculture

Repetitive, one-note gameplay loop of clearing mandatory kill quotas
Clunky touchscreen controls make precision aiming frustrating
Cheap deaths from off-screen enemies and rocket spam
Bleak tone feels more tedious and dated than genuinely shocking today

Technical Report

Performance: Runs stable on modern iOS architectures, though UI elements and touch overlay configurations feel cramped on smaller screens.

Accessibility:

Subtitles
Difficulty Presets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a retro gaming historian or a dedicated fan of 90s PC counterculture looking to preserve a piece of gaming infamy.

Skip if: You expect modern game design, responsive touch controls, or depth beyond repetitive mindless shooting.

Similar Games:

Postal Redux
Grand Theft Auto (1997)
Smash TV

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 3.5 hours
Status: Finished Campaign

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1116232218

$1.99 18+

Author : Running With Scissors

Last Update Date : Wed Nov 11 2026

Support Languages : N/A

Genres :

Version 1.0Wed Nov 11 2026

Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Take control of The Postal Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles a world gone mad in this classic isometric shooter loaded with fast-paced explosive action!
Crazed gunmen out for your blood await you around every corner, and your only choice is to get them before they get you. Fight back with a destructive arsenal as you make your way through a violence-stricken town. It’s time to GO POSTAL!
• Twin stick-style touchscreen controls!
• Blast your way through 22 levels: Includes the original 16 level campaign and 4 from the Special Delivery expansion!
• Test yourself in a run through the 23 bonus challenge stages in The Gauntlet!
• 9 devastating weapons: Defend yourself with varied tools of mayhem. Take aim with the Scatter Gun! Clear out rooms with Grenades, Mines, and the almighty Napalm Launcher! Whip out Heatseeker Rockets for those big groups!
• Wide range of foes: Defend yourself from Molotov-tossing Grenadiers, gun-toting Infantryman, rocket-firing Heavy-Weapons Experts (don’t forget to duck!), and angry Ostriches!
• Non-stop, guns-blazing, adrenaline-fueled action!