Rockstar classic 'Bully' arrives on iOS and Android
The new version has better lighting, textures and character models.
Think of Rockstar and your mind probably jumps to the Grand Theft Auto franchise, or Red Dead Redemption. While excellent games, they've arguably overshadowed an oft-forgotten classic from the PlayStation 2 era: Bully. The adventures of Jimmy Hopkins at Bullworth Academy were charming and mischievous, blending pranks and favors with classroom mini-games. Ten years after its original release, the game is now available on Android and iOS. It comes with the extra classes, missions and characters from the Scholarship Edition (released on Xbox 360 and Wii in 2008), while introducing new lighting, textures and character models.
Like the mobile Grand Theft Auto titles, you'll have to put up with some tricky on-screen controls. The game was never designed for touch screens, so switching between fisticuffs and slingshots can be a real nuisance. You can, however, use a standalone controller with the iOS app -- which we recommend, especially if you're playing at home. Bully: Anniversary Edition also comes with a new, asynchronous multiplayer mode called "Friend Challenges." Here you can race to dissect a frog, solve word problems or kick back with the in-game arcade title ConSumo.
The app costs $6.99/£4.99, which is in line with previous Rockstar games on the App Store. If you haven't played Bully before, it's well worth checking out -- especially if you're travelling a bunch this Christmas.
