Bully

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  • Summary: (Known as "Canis Canem Edit" in the UK/EU) Bully, the brutally funny debut title from Rockstar Vancouver, takes the Rockstar tradition of groundbreaking, innovative, original gameplay and humorous tongue-in-cheek storytelling to an entirely new setting: the schoolyard. As a troublesome(Known as "Canis Canem Edit" in the UK/EU) Bully, the brutally funny debut title from Rockstar Vancouver, takes the Rockstar tradition of groundbreaking, innovative, original gameplay and humorous tongue-in-cheek storytelling to an entirely new setting: the schoolyard. As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy. [Rockstar Games]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. G4 TV
    100
    Years from now, Bully will stand up on any ‘best of PS2 list’, Jimmy Hopkins will still reign as the coolest kid in school, and hopefully one day soon I will finally find all 76 hidden rubber bands.
  2. Game Over Online
    93
    Definitely deserving of every accolade it gets, but many of the complaints against its content seem absurd after playing it. There’s no graphic violence, and much of the fighting is done out of either self defense or in defense of someone weaker than their attacker.
  3. RewiredMind
    90
    Sure, there’s some slowdown in places, and graphically everything looks as current-gen as it possibly could, but the gameplay mechanic and the sheer fun you’ll be having reliving your school days will make you completely oblivious to any of these problems.
  4. IGN
    89
    A great, well-crafted action game that has one of the best senses of humor around and dozens and dozens of hours of fun.
  5. Play UK
    87
    A damn enjoyable game. The characters grow on you after a while and it's not long before you feel as though you're starting to fit in at Bullworth Academy. [Issue # 146, p.72]
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  6. Gaming Target
    84
    I think most high-school kids would get a kick out of this game, regardless of whether they can play GTA or not.
  7. GameCritics
    65
    Bully is the same product I’ve already consumed four-plus times before, and an interesting thematic twist isn’t enough reason to sing its praises.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 142 out of 155
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 155
  3. Negative: 4 out of 155
  1. AkramA.
    Dec 30, 2007
    10
    One of the most enjoyable original PS2 games ever... Excellent soundtrack... and a game worth playing for years!
  2. AltairMorhen
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    When I bought this game I was expecting an immersive game that takes me to a world that everything is possible for a bully guy, so-so likeWhen I bought this game I was expecting an immersive game that takes me to a world that everything is possible for a bully guy, so-so like gta. Instead, what I received it's a million times better, a trully masterpiece, where the bully is aiming to the bullies. I love this game and makes me sad to see how Rockstar forgot how to make fun games without a slot machine massive multiplayer.… Expand
  4. MichaelJ.
    Dec 26, 2006
    10
    The best video game I have ever played in my life! Great game play, sound, graphics, all work together to give you an awesome expeirience! I LOVE IT!
  5. JohnB.
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    "Bully" has the potential to be even more immersive than any of the GTA games, but I've only been playing it for 3 hours and have yet to "Bully" has the potential to be even more immersive than any of the GTA games, but I've only been playing it for 3 hours and have yet to leave the school grounds. So far it's a must-buy.… Expand
  6. HVLB
    Jul 4, 2014
    9
    Still an incredible game as we wait for a possible sequel. There's nothing I can write that hasn't already been written. If you haven't playedStill an incredible game as we wait for a possible sequel. There's nothing I can write that hasn't already been written. If you haven't played Bully yet, what are you doing with your life?… Expand
  7. OliverAfton
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    Bully is one of my favorite games I've ever played, but c'mon, the motivation necessary for a good made screenplay doesn't really exist. ThisBully is one of my favorite games I've ever played, but c'mon, the motivation necessary for a good made screenplay doesn't really exist. This prevents a 10.… Expand
  8. Stnr
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    Another timeless game and one of the best of its generation, this game is on par with Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves and Devil May Cry 3.Another timeless game and one of the best of its generation, this game is on par with Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves and Devil May Cry 3. Everything about it is awesome, fresh, and revolutionary, with no discernible flaws. It's a true masterpiece that sets a new standard for gaming. It would be great to see Rockstar create something new and fresh like Bully and continue pushing the boundaries of creativity and storytelling.… Expand

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#6 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#3 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#5 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006