Bully: Scholarship Edition

 Xbox 360
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
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  1. Computer and Video Games
    74
    The polygon boost isn't enough to stop Bully looking dated. But there's still plenty of fun to be had here if you didn't play the original.
  2. GamePro
    70
    It's disappointing really because Bully offers incredibly entertaining gameplay that's worthwhile, but the improvements that should have come with the jump to the more powerful Xbox 360 hardware just don't pan out.
  3. GameSpot
    70
    Bully's enhanced rerelease is raucously entertaining, but you may need to look past some frustrating glitches to get the most out of it.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    But the thing which pulls this down to a seven is actually its technical aspect - while diving in and out of the subgames would amuse, the constant loading pauses before most fracture its atmosphere.
  6. Thunderbolt
    70
    Despite its shortcomings – even the game-stopper bugs – it simulates almost perfectly the experiences of a typical schoolchild, despite being ridiculously over-the-top in almost every manner.
  7. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    This could quite easily be the cancelled Xbox port, wrapped in 360 clothing. [Issue#31, p.82]
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  8. Boomtown
    70
    There’s a good game here, with at least twenty hours of gameplay to keep you occupied, but it’s nothing we haven’t seen before, even if this wasn’t essentially just a re-release with a few added extras.
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  9. GameCritics
    70
    Much like the original Bully, Scholarship Edition is entertaining enough at times, but it never rises above being merely good.
  10. 1UP
    67
    It's really a shame that these technical problems detract from what is an otherwise outstanding experience.
  11. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 226 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 185 out of 226
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 226
  3. Negative: 11 out of 226
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. samw
    Jun 12, 2008
    10
    This game is brilliant!! Personally i don't like the single player but when playing multiplayer with mates it is possibly the best game This game is brilliant!! Personally i don't like the single player but when playing multiplayer with mates it is possibly the best game i have ever played. The take cover option means that you have to practise a lot. When you play it for the first time you get hammered, but when you get better and go to a better rank (i am captain At the minute,) you will think it is amazing!!… Full Review »
  3. Ps3blaze22
    Feb 12, 2012
    10
    Bully:scholar shio edition is by FAR.. The BEST game on xbox 360, its by far the most underrated game ever... The story is AMAZING!!! Ø
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