Just like GTA, the frequency of the violence is dependant on how the player chooses to play the game. Whilst it was fair to say that the game's values were somewhat confused, and while it was possible to partake in anti-social, destructive behaviour, it was not a celebration of bullying at all - indeed, Jimmy fights against the bullies.īut it wasn't completely straightforward: whilst Jimmy does stick up for some of the persecuted kids in the school, he also uses violence to deal with his problems. The BBFC offered further background: "It was immediately apparent that the content was nowhere near as strong as in the GTA series or Manhunt (18) and that the concerns that had been aired in the press were misplaced. There is no blood, although you can throw fireworks at people and spray them in the face with an aerosol.Īs an older game, Bully was also rated BBFC 15. This is Ferris Bueller territory which is not only a lot of fun, but played in the right context can offer some helpful reflection about the impact of our actions on other people.Ĭontent RatingRated PEGI 16 for language and violence. If you aren't nice to people in the school you soon end up on your own. The consequences of your actions are clearly seen.
You can choose how to treat the other students in the school, and are encouraged not to be mean spirited. However, the game offers a captivating, cartoonish dip into the world of school hierarchy. It has been criticised for glorifying or trivialising school bullying and its sexual (kissing) content. Over the years, Bully has been controversial. Eventually you will be busted and restart at the nearest police station or the school principal's office without your weapons. The more rules you break the harder authority figures try to catch you. If you break the school rules, teachers and policemen will attempt to grab and subdue you. English lets you apologise to authority figures. These reward you with clothing and abilities to help your quests for school supremacy. You attend courses with five increasingly difficult classes. Each has their own hangout spot and attire. You explore the school world as Jimmy, taking on tasks, getting into fights, committing vandalism and interacting with students and teachers to become more popular in the school's cliques: nerds, preppies, dropouts and jocks. You play juvenile delinquent student Jimmy Hopkins who aims to rise through the ranks of the school system in order to put a stop to bullying. Bully (Canis Canem Edit in Europe) is a role play adventure from the people who make Grand Theft Auto.
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