Bully is the most charming game I've ever played. As a sheltered child whose parents never really let him play many bloody mcshoot shoot games, I've always barely been able to play whatever my friends played. So no Call Of Duty or Grand Theft Auto etc (although my dad was pretty cool with letting me play Halo but never the multiplayer). Leaving me to have to find a way to find substitutes. A while after I was able to make my purchases (Half a year ago), I stumbled upon an hour-long video discussing everything about a game called Bully. I've always heard of It but never really gotten the hype around it, until now.

The main thing you'll be doing in this game is punching your fellow Bullworth academe in the face. It's fun but wears out its luster later on (I recommend completing the boxing challenges as soon as they're unlocked to prevent it from becoming a complete slog) unlocking new combos is cool and they're fun to pull off even though it's easier to punch/tackle spam. I also feel like you get the upgraded slingshot way too early In the game. It outclasses most of your other ranged options just by not using ammo and taking out almost half a health bar. it would have been much better suited for chapter 4 because it's so overpowered.

Overall To say Bully is a clunky game would be an understatement (dear lord do not play this game on a PC) bugs, crashes, and rough gameplay at times could turn off a lot of people. However, I feel like the sum is better than the parts. The music, writing, and loads of missable additional content. It takes me back to before my time when a triple-A company could take out time in its schedule to make a mid-budget game with a new IP and it is deemed a success. A game like this will never be made again in the same way.

Well, It certainly was a good time, but it's time to say goodbye for now Bullworth. Hope you get that sequel Rockstar isn't sure it wants. Jimmy is in his early thirties now Jesus Christ.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024


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