Bully

 PlayStation 2
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 711 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 623 out of 711
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 711
  3. Negative: 35 out of 711
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  1. nabhaan
    May 18, 2019
    10
    I really like the whole gameplay and the story, it's really enjoyable, and the soundtracks by Shawn Lee is just amazing.
  2. MarshallCavalli
    Aug 15, 2019
    8
    A GTA clone that is just as good as those games as well. Not only that but they have improved a lot of the mechanics and really have an iconic lead that will be remembered for years to come.
  3. Jackthegamer
    Sep 13, 2022
    7
    Like it. Good soundtrack and atmosphere. Sad that we might never see a sequel.
  4. marcusdilema
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I love this game sooo much. My favorite ever. It molded who i am. And I still witing for Bully 2.
  5. joao_da_silva
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    Awful graphics, awful character, WORST FIGHTING SYSTEM EVER, and WORST community. Thais sh*t is th WORST game EVER made in the entre universe. F*ck you rockstar than develop This piece of garbage.
  6. khaled1182
    May 3, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time It is the most Underrated game ever the game is not like any other rockstar game it has unique gameplay when you play it you can’t put it down
  7. Marcus64
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    ROCKSTARS, QUERO BULLY 2 AGORA!! Na minha mesa agora, quem pegou a época do ps2 sabe o quão bom esse jogo é, e sim, ele é melhor q gta!!
  8. HarleyVon
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    Loved this game growing up. The characters and plot are fantastic. I hope some day it gets remastered.
  9. Dylan117
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Great game one of my favourite. Funny and relatable story. Interesting world to explore. Negatives: Graphics especially in cutscenes haven't aged very well. Memorable charactacters and unique missions with a great soundtrack.
  10. tiner1vg
    Feb 23, 2020
    8
    i haven't played every single rockstar game. but out of the selection of r* ive played, dis has gotta be the most enjoyable. dis isn't a large open world game (at least not on GTA scales) so it doesnt suffer from empty open world syndrome. although, like san andreas, the world is slowly opened to u thru plot devices. this works better for bully than SA because i feel the pacing of bully isi haven't played every single rockstar game. but out of the selection of r* ive played, dis has gotta be the most enjoyable. dis isn't a large open world game (at least not on GTA scales) so it doesnt suffer from empty open world syndrome. although, like san andreas, the world is slowly opened to u thru plot devices. this works better for bully than SA because i feel the pacing of bully is a lot faster. I wont say that i prefer this cast over SA, but i do think it stands above the other r* ps2 games (especially RDR.) IDK if I can say anything else about this game dat really justifies the high score. I just really really enjoyed my time clocking dis.… Expand
  11. Arya977
    Jan 11, 2021
    8
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................Great
    Score.....................Great
  12. gabrielxyt
    May 14, 2020
    10
    This game is just one of the best Rockstar has ever put out, without a doubt the most unique they ever put out! Sad that GTA is so overrated and this doesn't get a sequel until now
  13. Huzy1
    Aug 1, 2020
    7
    Played the game on both PS2 & PS4 and loved playing it again. Unique Rockstar game which deserves a sequel.
  14. Pedrodxbx
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Cool :D
    Nostalgia
    Rockstar games very very good i like bullworth academy since 2008
  15. YigidOx2
    Feb 12, 2021
    9
    If only Rockstar were a company that made Remastered. One of Rockstar's most underrated but best games. I think it's an advanced game for its time.
  16. Iann66
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Só um dos melhores games da minha vida, passei horas nele, sua imersão no âmbito escolar te lembra dos tempos de escola e o permite fazer o que você não poderia na vida real, lembrando que não é um jogo mal elemento, você faz porque quer ou porque envolve a personalidade do personagem
  17. Raymond86
    Jan 9, 2023
    8
    The Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption formula is applied seamlessly to academia.
  18. neojotic
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Another classic from Rockstar games! Rockstar really solidified themselves in gen 6 but this one flies under the radar a lot as it was pulled from shelves at the time it was released. A must play if you're a fan of Midnight Club, GTA, Red Dead or any other game developed by Rockstar.

    Rockstar's logo is a stamp of approval and quality.
  19. GVB
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    It's more than a GTA with bikes (although in some sense it's an autoparody of those games). Has it's own soul, with a likeable kid who is angry with the world (and doesn't know why) and thinks he's the smartest guy in school (and he's not). I love it. Even with it's flaws (a weak plot, for example), at the end of the day it's a funny multi-layered experience with lots of things to do and collect.
  20. BigManJ
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    So, this game has been on my list for a while. After the epiphany that Rockstar is just going to keep remastering GTA 5, I decided to pick it up. The game has a good plot with many named characters. This game taught me chemistry!!!! I now know that the more art I do the better at kissing. One problem is the many no no words they say. Like in the chapter with the biker guy. I Think his nameSo, this game has been on my list for a while. After the epiphany that Rockstar is just going to keep remastering GTA 5, I decided to pick it up. The game has a good plot with many named characters. This game taught me chemistry!!!! I now know that the more art I do the better at kissing. One problem is the many no no words they say. Like in the chapter with the biker guy. I Think his name was Tommy Victor? I'm not sure. But he calls his girl a no no word. That why it punch him hard. This promotes violence, but it could be worse. You beat mean people. Though some of the tool in the game are very dangerous. Like fire works. Where are the parents and why do you not go home at night. Also how old is Timmy. He look 45. Does this happen before manhunter. I can relate to the English teacher. I too am not a 5 star man but have all the ladies swooning for me. This game is supra good. Go play now!!! Mike Lindell approved.… Expand
  21. Jhowbr
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Um jogo absolutamente fantástico, com uma história cativante e personagens muito bem desenvolvidos. O jogo te prende do começo ao fim.
  22. ARSENAL_2277
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Best atmosphere.
    Extraordinary game. Best game.
    Rockstar Games.
    Waiting Bully 2.
  23. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The game of my teenhood. I always thought this was so much better than GTA (it was more lighthearted - as crazy as it is to say Bully is lighthearted) and Jimmy Hopkins kinda helped me to stand my foot against schools bullies from there on. Great freaking game!
  24. 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 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.
  25. Icegoose
    Jan 25, 2021
    9
    I'm a bit late but Bully is a very enjoyable game. Even today it still holds up.
  26. Maxbr123
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    É um dos melhores jogos da rockstar ,um pouco experiência diferente e marcante
  27. Juanoldead
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Bully formó parte de mi adolescencia, lo juegué cuando trancurría la secundaría. Cada vez que recurría a él, me desconectaba un rato de mi realidad que no era muy buena. Era una persona muy vulnerable de ese entonces y por eso logré empatizar con Jimmy Hopkins. Gran juego con un excelente soundtrack.
  28. UkReview
    Mar 2, 2021
    10
    Bully is a Rockstar classic that should always be remembered as one of the best PS2 Games of all time.
  29. xounas
    Mar 13, 2021
    9
    This game is incredible, the story is good and it has mechanics that, although they were released a long time ago, are very modern and good, it deserved a remake, it would be incredible to see this game with the graphics of today.
  30. Sarian263
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    A game very similar to GTA made by the people who made GTA? And it takes place in a school? That is Bully and as a game a it is a very good one at that. This is a PS2 Classic that has been remastered on a number of consoles since then. That should give you testament to how much of a classic this game is. And for a number of reasons at that.

    In regards to the story, you play as Jimmy    A game very similar to GTA made by the people who made GTA? And it takes place in a school? That is Bully and as a game a it is a very good one at that. This is a PS2 Classic that has been remastered on a number of consoles since then. That should give you testament to how much of a classic this game is. And for a number of reasons at that.

    In regards to the story, you play as Jimmy Hopkins after he has been sent to Bullworth Academy (A boarding school) what follows from here is your typical run of the mill rockstar story we have all come to love. You start making friends and start moving up the popularity ranks in the school while also dealing with the harsh realities of school life (Bullies, School work, truancy etc) Story wise it isnt the best in my personal opinion but for the setting it is in, it does a good job and fleshes out the characters well.

    Gameplay is the biggest draw for this game. When you mention this game to people, the thing that springs to mind is "GTA in School" and this is very true for this game. Like in GTA you can goof about and cause mayhem and destruction (but remember the setting so you can't go overboard with guns and explosives etc). And you have to go to classes to learn but you have the option of not going at all and instead mess about instead while on the watch for the prefects who act as the police so to speak. Like I say, it gives you the freedom to play how you want to play like GTA does but with the backdrop of school life which I think worked really well for it.

    In conclusion, Bully is yet another excellent game to add to the excellent Rockstar Games portfolio of games. Yes it is a bit stripped back compared to its GTA counterpart but given the setting etc, I still think it works well and holds up very well to this day!    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. The A.V. Club
    83
    The first few minutes of Bully are claustrophobic and off-putting, but as soon as you and Jimmy settle in, the game becomes surprisingly endearing.
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  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    93
    Immaculately designed and an absolute joy to play through. The best game of the year so far. [Dec 2006, p.22]
  3. Games Master UK
    90
    Characters are brilliant parodies of people we all know from school - the fat kid who smells of wee, the flirty art teacher, geeks who greet you with the word "salutations." The attention to detail and the jokes are what makes it so good, along with its "GTA"-like gameplay. [Dec 2006, p.80]
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