Postal III Free Download [2023]

 Postal III Introduction:

Postal III, developed by Trashmasters and Running with Scissors and published by Akella, is a third-person shooter video game that launched for Microsoft Windows in December 2011. It belongs to the Postal series, succeeding Postal 2, and follows The Postal Dude's escapades in the town of Catharsis, directly continuing from the events of the second game. Although initially intended as a direct continuation of Postal 2, the creators later repositioned it due to rights transfer issues and negative reception, considering it a spin-off.

Despite facing critical backlash, Postal III achieved financial success, contributing substantial profits to Akella. The game received multiple patches, although some problems persisted and, in some cases, worsened.

Gameplay:

Postal 4: No Regerts, the fourth installment, was announced in 2019, entered early access the same year, and officially released on April 20, 2022. However, it also garnered negative reviews.

Similar to Postal 2, Postal III shifts from first-person to third-person perspective, focusing on a more linear, story-driven approach with mission-based objectives. The game maintains the series' characteristic chaotic action and combat.

Players can steer the narrative by choosing between two paths, determined by their in-game actions and Karma Meter. Reckless attacks on innocents shift the Karma Meter from yellow to red, leading players down the "bad path," altering missions and story outcomes. Conversely, following the "good path" unveils the story's logical conclusion.

Featuring appearances by minor celebrities like Ron Jeremy and Jennifer Walcott, Postal III includes characters resembling Uwe Boll, Sergei Mavrodi, Osama bin Laden, and Hugo Chávez.

Final Words:

In the game, the Postal Dude relocates to Catharsis due to Paradise's destruction by a nuclear bomb. Stranded in town due to economic turmoil, he seeks odd jobs to escape, engaging in a choice between joining Mayor Chomo and Uncle Dave's schemes or aligning with the Catharsis Police force. While the gameplay follows a linear, cinematic structure, player choices influence the storyline's direction and outcome.

Reception varied widely. GameSpot rated it 3/10, and Game Informer's scathing review gave it 1/10, criticizing its writing, design, and stability. On the other hand, QJ.Net praised its uniqueness and humor while noting technical issues. Original Gamer awarded it 7.5, praising the story, weaponry, and creativity but critiquing linear level design and balance between paths, ultimately dubbing it a good but not great game.