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Bully

Bully

October 17, 2006
Rockstar Games
4.6/5.0(44,573 reviews)
AdventureAction
Mixed

Overall player feedback for 'Bully' indicates a strong nostalgic appreciation for the game's story and gameplay, despite significant criticism regarding its performance issues on PC. Many players recommend using community patches to enhance their experience, yet frustrations with crashes and bugs are prevalent among reviews.

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About This Game

In 'Bully', players step into the shoes of Jimmy Hopkins at Bullworth Academy, navigating a humorous open-world while confronting schoolyard bullies and rival students. The game blends exploration, combat, and mini-games with a compelling story, allowing players to experience the quirks of school life through a comedic lens.

Highlights

  • Engaging story with memorable characters
  • Humorous writing and classic Rockstar style
  • Unique open-world sandbox experience
  • Variety of mini-games and collectibles
  • Strong soundtrack that enhances gameplay
  • Exploration of a rich school environment
  • Day-night cycle and time management mechanics
  • Nostalgic gameplay that resonates with fans

Themes

modernurbancomediclight-heartedcompetitionfriendshipexploration

Mechanics

open-worldsandboxcombatmelee-combatranged-combatmini-gamescollectibleshidden-secretsexplorationstory-drivencutscenesvoice-actingdialogueday-night-cycletime-management

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall player feedback for 'Bully' indicates a strong nostalgic appreciation for the game's story and gameplay, despite significant criticism regarding its performance issues on PC. Many players recommend using community patches to enhance their experience, yet frustrations with crashes and bugs are prevalent among reviews.

Pros

  • • Engaging and nostalgic gameplay
  • • Interesting story and characters
  • • Unique open-world experience
  • • Strong and entertaining soundtrack
  • • Good humor and classic Rockstar writing

Cons

  • • Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • • Poor PC port optimization
  • • Need for community patches to play smoothly
  • • Outdated mechanics and controls
  • • Repetitive gameplay for some

Based on 99 reviews from steam

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Bully — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bully worth playing?
Bully has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.6 out of 5 across 44,573 reviews.
Is Bully single-player or multiplayer?
Bully supports single player.
What platforms is Bully available on?
Bully is available on PS4.
When did Bully release?
Bully released on October 17, 2006.
What is Bully's age rating?
Bully carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.