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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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  1. Positive: 46 out of 56
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  1. 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. 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. 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. Put all this together, and Bully: Scholarship Edition is a great game.
  5. 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. Its clever writing, nuanced characters, and well-developed system of virtual hijinks and interaction have really stood the test of time.
  7. 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: 46 out of 62
  2. Negative: 4 out of 62
  1. Jul 7, 2013
    10
    One of the best games on the Xbox 360. Great music, nice storyline, humor isn't too over-the-top. You really get involved in the game world.One of the best games on the Xbox 360. Great music, nice storyline, humor isn't too over-the-top. You really get involved in the game world. The art direction is amazing, and the atmosphere makes you feel like a kid again. Its also a decently lengthy game.

    The gameplay is fun, though a bit wonky at times. But, hey, who's made an enjoyable game about being a school kid before? Considering the uncommon medium, Bully does a fantastic job. Can't wait for the sequel.
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  2. Feb 22, 2022
    10
    É incrível como esse jogo é pesado mas mesmo assim te passa a sensação de ser leve, ele aborda temas sérios mas de uma forma engraçada que fazÉ incrível como esse jogo é pesado mas mesmo assim te passa a sensação de ser leve, ele aborda temas sérios mas de uma forma engraçada que faz tu esquecer que aquilo ali é sério. Expand
  3. 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
  4. Brian
    Apr 12, 2008
    9
    First time I've played this, and I have to say it is a fantastic and fun adventure. Although it has some technical faults, none have First time I've played this, and I have to say it is a fantastic and fun adventure. Although it has some technical faults, none have gotten in the way of it being an incredibly enjoyable experience. Expand
  5. Feb 3, 2021
    8
    Best rockstar games on the PS2 now also on 360 ,
    , I think the Best part of bully it's the atmosphere and the story and the way that you
    Best rockstar games on the PS2 now also on 360 ,
    , I think the Best part of bully it's the atmosphere and the story and the way that you always got a feeling that you are moving forward in the game , Characters and voice acting amazing and you really feel for the main character by the end , Weird party is that I think the gameplay is the worst part of game Said it is better anything but it does not really that good it doesn't feel good it feels kind of stiff all around , for Me it will always be one of my top to rockstar, number one is Max Payne 3
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  6. JohnM.
    Mar 26, 2008
    8
    While more could have been done to improve the graphics, (they really should have just ported it to the RAGE engine) its a very long and While more could have been done to improve the graphics, (they really should have just ported it to the RAGE engine) its a very long and engrossing plot with a multitude of missions that are usually fresh and changing, I get the feeling the mini games would be more fun wii i think the only thing that bugs me about it is....no downloadable content, games like this NEED dlc nowwa days! but still, definitely worth buying, just probably not if you've already beaten the ps2 version. Expand
  7. 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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