Bully: Scholarship Edition

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  • Summary: Both the Wii and Xbox 360 versions retain the wit and deep gameplay of the previously released PS2 title "Bully" and boasts additional new content. Bully: Scholarship Edition takes place in the fictional New England boarding school of Bullworth Academy and tells the story of 15-year-oldBoth the Wii and Xbox 360 versions retain the wit and deep gameplay of the previously released PS2 title "Bully" and boasts additional new content. Bully: Scholarship Edition takes place in the fictional New England boarding school of Bullworth Academy and tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Capturing the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence perfectly, Bully: Scholarship Edition pulls the player into its cinematic and engrossing world. [Rockstar Games]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Game Chronicles
    92
    There are a lot more good lessons to be learned in Bully than bad ones, especially the importance of time management, actually attending classes, and even getting an after school job.
  2. DarkStation
    90
    If you're a fan of GTA, then Bully: Scholarship Edition is a game that you should at least check and give a chance, it will surprise you.
  3. GameZone
    85
    The missions are amusing and fun and so are exploring your surroundings. This new edition also includes some new classes and co-op mini-games that make this game a real gem.
  4. DailyGame
    80
    Put all this together, and Bully: Scholarship Edition is a great game.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    80
    If you never got a chance to play the original Bully, you are really missing out and should pick up a copy of the superior Scholarship Edition as soon as possible. However, if you have already played Bully on the PS2, there really aren't a lot of compelling reasons to play through this version.
  6. GameTrailers
    80
    Its clever writing, nuanced characters, and well-developed system of virtual hijinks and interaction have really stood the test of time.
  7. Gaming Age
    67
    It can be funny and disturbing while being challenging and clever. It's just too bad more care wasn't taken in making it available on a new platform.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 63
  3. Negative: 4 out of 63
  1. LiamH101
    Sep 14, 2016
    10
    This game is my favorite rockstar game. Very deep and detailed gameplay I also love to mess around with prefects and staff. I have theThis game is my favorite rockstar game. Very deep and detailed gameplay I also love to mess around with prefects and staff. I have the scholarship edition on PC, spent 15 bucks for it. Worth every penny.… Expand
  2. dylansgaming48
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    this game is my 2nd fav video game ever made fun gameplay and story rockstar did a great job with bully i just really love it
  4. DWlubu1998
    May 2, 2011
    10
    This was one of my most favorite games when i used to play PS2 and i got the new adittion of it and it added to what already was a great game.This was one of my most favorite games when i used to play PS2 and i got the new adittion of it and it added to what already was a great game. GREAT story and missions. You can easily fall in love with characters and their personality's, but i feel like the combat system is sloppy but thats how it is for ever rockstar made game but this was still a great game to have.… Expand
  5. ShauneD
    Jul 22, 2009
    9
    It may be a port of a PS2 game, their are 8 new missions and new classes adding fun to people who have played the PS2 version. For people who It may be a port of a PS2 game, their are 8 new missions and new classes adding fun to people who have played the PS2 version. For people who havent played the old version it is still the funny open world game as last time and very enjoyable. The gameplay is top notch and offers lots to do to get the 100 percent complete rating. The graphics have been improved in the backgrounds but the character models are very last gen. The graphics are the only downside to this game as their is some pop up as well as some glitches. However if you can see past the graphics Bully is a fantastic game… Expand
  6. MMPP99
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    I would rate 7.6, however, the Metacritic just allow me to rate as a whole number.

    The gameplay itself is pretty good, the main mission and    I would rate 7.6, however, the Metacritic just allow me to rate as a whole number.

    The gameplay itself is pretty good, the main mission and even the side mission are great and fun to play it, the soundtrack and the graphics are good. The main story is nowhere as masterpiece, however is interesting and even more engaged than some GTA games. The only problem with this game are the glitches as well as some bugs.    … Expand
  7. NateP
    Mar 31, 2008
    8
    Fun game. The patch that was released fixed the random freezing and other issues some people had with the game. After installing the patch, Fun game. The patch that was released fixed the random freezing and other issues some people had with the game. After installing the patch, I've played for hours on end without freezing. The graphics aren't spectacular, however Rockstar games never have amazing graphics. The game is fun and definitely worth picking up if you haven't played it before.… Expand
  8. JalexD.
    Mar 6, 2008
    0
    All in all, a rather lazy rehashing of what was a mediocre game at best. It doesn't fix any of the problems that were present on the PS2 All in all, a rather lazy rehashing of what was a mediocre game at best. It doesn't fix any of the problems that were present on the PS2 version, it just gives you more to do. And, these tasks are no more entertaining than the original tasks.… Expand

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#42 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#28 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#6 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008