Postal Redux, the HD remake of Running with Scissors' dark, twin-stick isometric shooter, is now available on Nintendo Switch, and there's a secret, hidden cheat system which allows you to completely transform your game.
This cheat system hasn't been revealed before now, but we've been chatting with the game's publishing team to learn all about it and share the juicy details with you lovely lot. The game had a series of cheats available when it launched on PC a while back, and while the process is a little different on Switch, there are plenty of similarities.
Here's how to enter your Postal Redux cheat codes on Switch:
1. Press X+A+B at the same time in-game to reveal the Switch text input applet.
2. Type in your chosen cheat (see below) and click confirm.
3. When back in-game, press the A button. After a few seconds, your chosen cheat should become active.
So, which cheats can you unlock using this method? We're told that all of the cheats previously available on PC will work just fine on Switch, too. With thanks to Cheater87 and Old_Schooler for this list:
Postal Redux on Nintendo Switch - All Cheat Codes
Cheat | Code |
---|---|
All enemies have their heads exploded on death | YourHeadASplode |
All of the above in one cheat | IAmSoLame |
Drastically contracts camera view | TunnelVision |
Enemy heads explode on death | Sternomat |
Enlarges all characters' heads | GimmeHead |
Gives assault rifle | AssaultAndBattery |
Gives backpack | CarryMore |
Gives balloon gun | BlowMe |
Gives dynamite | Dynomyte |
Gives flamethrower + ammo | Flamenstein or Firehurler |
Gives grenades | LobItFar |
Gives infinite ammo for all currently-owned weapons | MagicMags |
Gives mines | CrotchBomb |
Gives molotovs | Rioter |
Gives napalm launcher + ammo | TitanIII |
Gives pistol | PeaShooter |
Gives revolver + ammo | JesseJames |
Gives scattergun + ammo | TheBestGun |
Gives shotgun + ammo | Shellfest |
Maxed out armor | BlockMyAss |
Maxes out health | Healthful |
Maxes out the camera view | SuddenlyISee |
Opens exit | NoPlaceLikeOz |
Quick firing speed on all weapons | TheQuick |
Shrinks all characters (toggle) | MyteaMouse |
Shrinks all characters' heads | WitchDoctor |
Toggles god mode | AlaMode |
Toggles HUD visibility | NoHUDPlease |
Toggles slow motion | Groovy |
Toggles sonic speed | YoureTooSlow |
Turns all bystanders into hostile police officers | LongArmOfTheLaw |
Turns all NPCs into clowns | ClowningAround |
Turns all NPCs into dancing ostriches | RaisedInABarn |
Turns all NPCs into rocketeers or grenadiers, and explodes all barrels on the map | MichaelBay |
Unlock The Antagonist from Hatred | MyNameIsNotImportant |
Wimpy enemies mode (one shot injures) | BegForThis |
We hope this helps you to get all those gruesome kills in style. Enjoy!
Comments 18
Well, this article informed me of both the cheat codes and the fact that this game exists. To the wishlist it goes!
How does it play? I'm curious. Some of these ports can be dodgy...
Too bad there is no cheat to stop the game from crashing randomly, or to get rid of the slowdown that plagues the air force base level!
Ah, I miss the good old days when games had cheats like these. I wonder if Achievements and Trophies weren't a big thing in games now, that we'd see more of these in games.
Oh, well they'd probably be turned into micritransactions if they did, kinda like unlocking cosmetics has. 🙄
@RazumikhinPG I own it and it plays just fine.
I was worried but double dipped to support a Dev I have supported for over 20 years.
Playing Postal in portable mode is awesome.
This went on the wishlist the moment I saw it pop on the eshop. I’ve always been intrigued by the attention this series has gotten.... often negative due to the nature and gore. But, like Night Trap, I figured it was all overblown and have always wanted to check it out.
@Kang81 Ah the good old days! I too miss cheats like that, was a nice added bonus for replay, OR gave the ability to finish harder games cough Contra cough....
@SpacedDuck
I played through the game in its entirety in about 3hrs and had it crash randomly during gameplay no less than four times. There's also a lot more slowdown in the later levels than there should be, especially considering how basic the game looks.
It's still fun and I enjoyed it (I owned the original on CD-ROM when it released), but it could really do with a bug fix update.
@KillerBOB weird I thankfully haven't had any crashes yet. I think I made it to the level where you are in the mines maybe one after that with zero crashes or noticeable slowdown.
@SpacedDuck
Wait until you get to the air force base level haha!
I still love this game though, but it's not for everyone.
@Dm9982
Oh, I dont think I ever beat Contra. I wasn't much of a gamer in the NES days, I didnt get hooked until the SNES. In fact, I may have played Contra without the infamous cheat code. Which explains why I never beat it. Ha
One day I plan on trying TMNT again, I never was able to get much further than the underwater electric seaweed/bomb maze. I'd usually die shortly after completing that nightmare level.
@Kang81 Don’t feel bad, even growing up during the NES days there’s a lot of NES games I didn’t finish until my teens or later.... Zelda was a big one, never finished until I was 16, about 10 years after release. Contra I haven’t finished without cheats. I am proud of myself for finishing Mega Man 1 and Punchout without cheats... that’s about it when it comes to NES. I was more into SNES as well.
@Dm9982
My proudest gaming moment of my youth was beating Mega Man X. I was able to get to the final stage of Sigma numerous other times, but never beat him again.
Thankfully I had my brothers watching for proof. Ha
My biggest gaming fail...Super Mario World Special Zone 2: Tubular.
https://youtu.be/iC_29UvPP7k
My brothers and I had been trying for weeks to best the level. One day, after taking turns for hours, I was able to make it the the final platform with a bit of cheating by cape flying above the level as far as I could before being forced to use the balloon mechanic on Mario.
When I touched down on the platform, final checkpoint flag in sight only inches away, I put the controller down to calm my nerves as we cheered.
A few moments later, I picked up the controller and...pressed the wrong direction, plummeting Mario to his doom and finally breaking our spirits. D'oh! 🤦♂️
Don't think we ever tried again after that. 🤣
@Kang81 Ouch! Tubular is not an easy level. none of the Star world levels are easy, but that is one of the hardest.
I still replay Mega Man X about once a year, love that game! The collection on Switch is fantastic! Still some of the most iconic music in gaming history, right there with Mario, Zelda, And Final Fantasy.
@Dm9982
No doubt, I spent hours in front of my TV just listening to the tracks on those games via the menus. Another thing I miss about old school games.
Never was into FF, but I did play and love FF Mystic Quest, and I love the soundtrack.
@Kang81 same here. Minus MMX1 up to sigma’s first base, all I’ve done on the collection so far is listen to music, lol!
Not sure if you’re a metal fan, but Familyjules7x on YouTube does amazing with old game soundtracks, especially his MMX medley.
https://youtu.be/APNQghAQlzM
@Dm9982
I am, though admittedly old school metal. Played in a few bands myself, I'm extremely rusty now. Miss my long hair days.
I have seen him, and I do like his covers. MMX is perfect for that. Storm Eagle's track is easily my favorite. Armored Armadillo, I farmed that stage to fill my energy tanks so much I dont think I ever want to play it again. Ha
@Kang81 Storm Eagle is one of the best MM themes ever! Reminds me of UN Squadron songs - particularly the trio of bombers stage.
The cheats work great , only problem is once activated won’t let you save 🤪
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