GTA Alternative On Sale: Rockstar's Hidden Gem Is Cheaper Than The Lunch Money You Swipe From Other Students

Have you ever wanted to push your classmates against their lockers, steal the fifth graders' milk money, or violate the school bathroom without consequences? Then we've got you covered!

Bully
Unleash all your evil fantasies in Bully. | © Rockstar

With Rockstar's AAA blockbusters like the GTA series or Red Dead Redemption, no one has been able to escape Rockstar for the past few decades. But did you know that Rockstar released a very special action-adventure game in the early 2000s? Don't worry if you didn't, because you can now get it for the low price of $5 on Steam.

The Life Of A Rebellious Boarding School Student

Bully was released in 2006 and will definitely remind you of GTA. The player takes on the role of rebellious boarding school student Jimmy Hopkins, who causes trouble in school.

In the game, you will fight your classmates, try to win the hearts of your female peers, roam the city, and try to make a name for yourself in school —all while missing as little class as possible.

But if you don't follow the rules of Bullworth Academy, you'll have to deal with the local authorities. The majority of Steam players still recommend Bully for its scope, witty storyline, and charming setting with its quirky inhabitants.

Therefore, fans have been clamoring for a sequel to Bully for nearly two decades.

Technical Challenges: Handling Bully On The PC

However, PC gamers with modern systems should be prepared for some technical difficulties while playing Bully. The PC version is prone to unexpected crashes, the controller support leaves a lot to be desired, and the game runs at 30 FPS by default — obviously Rockstar Games didn't have much experience with PC versions back then.

Fortunately, most of these problems can be solved by fine-tuning the software and it is definitely advisable to spend a few minutes troubleshooting before the first launch.

Johanna Goebel

Johanna is studying Online-Journalism in Cologne and has been travelling the gaming world since she was a toddler. Her heart beats for open-worlds, action or fantasy RPGs and third-person shooters with great storylines and (un)charming characters.

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