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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Critic Reviews

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: 138 out of 147
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 147
  3. Negative: 2 out of 147
  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. ARSENAL_2277
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Best atmosphere.
    Extraordinary game. Best game.
    Rockstar Games.
    Waiting Bully 2.
  4. AlexO.
    Mar 11, 2007
    10
    I thought this game was revolutionary the story line was the best school pranking pranks I ever saw.
  5. StephenS.
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    Love this game! My PlayStation had been collecting dust for the past few months, but because of this game, it's hard for me to ever turn Love this game! My PlayStation had been collecting dust for the past few months, but because of this game, it's hard for me to ever turn the damn thing off!… Expand
  6. Jack97
    May 7, 2016
    9
    An endlessly enjoyable game that put a unique spin on the open world format. Great characters, memorable soundtrack and brilliantAn endlessly enjoyable game that put a unique spin on the open world format. Great characters, memorable soundtrack and brilliant representations of school stereotypes.… Expand
  7. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    It's surprising to see how unique and inventive this game is. I can only hope a sequel can be made in this day and age.
  8. ccrogers15
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Horrible graphics, lacking plot line, bad character developement is what makes this horrible game an outcast of all Rockstars products. AndHorrible graphics, lacking plot line, bad character developement is what makes this horrible game an outcast of all Rockstars products. And whats sad, is i heard number 2 is coming. OH GOD NO! Please do not buy this trash of a game. Use the money on obscure 1 or 2, gta IV, or something decent.… 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