Review · Action · PC
Postal 4: No Regrets
Reviewed: 04 May 2026
PC
Running With Scissors · 2022
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
46 /100
Postal 4: No Regrets is an open-world action game that builds hand-eye coordination and problem solving, but contains extreme mature content.
Growth (BDS)
30
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.34 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Postal 4 offers an open-world sandbox experience, allowing players freedom to explore and engage in chaotic, satirical gameplay. It provides an outlet for dark humor and irreverent action, potentially appealing to players seeking a highly unconventional and unrestricted gaming experience. The FPS mechanics can enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains extreme levels of violence, sexual content, strong language, and substance references, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. Its satirical and outrageous nature may be offensive to many. The low Metacritic score suggests potential issues with game design and quality, which could lead to frustration. While not employing manipulative compulsion-loop or monetization mechanics, the content risks are very high.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 1.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 1.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.