Combining Rockstar's cynical sense of humor with the sensibilities of an early 2000s high school drama may sound like a disaster waiting to happen, but Bully manages to straddle the line between childish whimsy and immature edginess to land an atmosphere that feels wholly unique compared to almost any other game, movie, or tv show.
Even almost 20 years later, I can stand by my opinion that Bullworth is one of Rockstar's most accomplished worlds. Almost every student has a unique persona and persistent voice lines, personalities, and positions in student hierarchies that fluctuate as the game progresses. It's an accomplishment, especially for the early 2000s hardware.
Finally, the gameplay itself isn't anything astonishing, but Rockstar has expertly transitioned the GTA formula into a more adolescent format flawlessly. No longer will you be stealing cars and shooting guns, but instead riding around on bicycles and slinging kids in the back of the head with a slingshot.
Bully is the most interesting game Rockstar has ever produced, and is a bonafide classic of the open world genre.
Even almost 20 years later, I can stand by my opinion that Bullworth is one of Rockstar's most accomplished worlds. Almost every student has a unique persona and persistent voice lines, personalities, and positions in student hierarchies that fluctuate as the game progresses. It's an accomplishment, especially for the early 2000s hardware.
Finally, the gameplay itself isn't anything astonishing, but Rockstar has expertly transitioned the GTA formula into a more adolescent format flawlessly. No longer will you be stealing cars and shooting guns, but instead riding around on bicycles and slinging kids in the back of the head with a slingshot.
Bully is the most interesting game Rockstar has ever produced, and is a bonafide classic of the open world genre.