Painkiller: Resurrection vs Postal

Painkiller: Resurrection continues the legacy of intense first-person shooter action, putting players into the boots of ex-CIA agent William "Wild Bill" Sherman. Trapped in a perilous purgatory between heaven and hell after a fatal botched mission, William becomes a pawn in a cosmic struggle while trying to uncover the truth behind his untimely demise. Experience classic fast-paced combat featuring all original weapons with versatile alternative fire modes, alongside challenging new environments and gameplay elements. Face relentless waves of faceless infidels and demonic forces, solve intricate mysteries, and restore the fragile equilibrium between good and evil across single-player and multiplayer modes.

POSTAL casts the user as a nameless surrogate character brought to the breaking point when his home in Paradise, Arizona is unjustly repossessed. Believing the repossession is part of a demonic conspiracy to dominate humanity, he unleashes relentless vengeance across 17 distinct locations. Navigate through a small town to a heavily guarded military complex using a third-person premeditated perspective. Employ strategic combat tactics against armed locals in this intense indie action horror experience developed by Running With Scissors.

• Retains the addictive and fast-paced gameplay of the original Painkiller series.
• Features versatile alternative fire modes for every weapon in the arsenal.
• Includes both engaging single-player campaign and multiplayer options.
• Presents a dark, atmospheric storyline involving heaven, hell, and purgatory.

• Unique dark atmosphere and cult classic status
• Challenging strategic combat mechanics
• Distinctive third-person isometric perspective
• Diverse set of seventeen unique locales

• Received mixed reviews from critics upon release with a 50/100 score.
• Technical performance and bugs can occasionally hinder the gameplay experience.
• Graphics and game design show their age compared to modern releases.

• Controversial and extremely violent content may not suit all players
• Dated 1990s visual fidelity by modern standards
• Can feature frustrating difficulty spikes during enemy encounters