First Impressions:

Bully turns out unexpectedly to be Rockstar Games' tongue-in-cheek response to the criticisms of their games. Inspite of the feigned outrage by video game hater Jack Thompson, this game is actually harmless fun. There isn't anything in this game that you wouldn't find in an average American comic book from 1955 or in any anime today.

Graphics:

The graphics are more detailed than expected. They are well done and you'll see things in the art class or library that you expect to find in real life. However the scenery isn't very interactive. The game gives you more to explore and interact with when outdoors. There are a variety of pick ups and missions where you can commit all sorts of vandalism.

Your character can change outfits that are mainly limited to school uniforms and aren't very imaginative. The environments and backgrounds are homogenous and average. As is typical with Rockstar's products, it isn't about the look of the game, it's about the activities. The facial artwork is better than the rest of the graphics.

Sound/Music:

The music in the game is limited to monotonous baselines. It is boring and it is a flaw to have such lame tunes backing up a game put out by "Rockstar". The voice acting is one of the best things about the game. The background comments made by the NPC's that you overhear are just hilarious. Guys walking around will say things like:

"My butt itches."

"I think I spend too much time playing RPG's."

"Your Mama hits harder."

" How did I get mayonnaise on my pants?"

" If the sky fell on my head I wouldn't feel worse than I do right now."

"I know I'm a good kisser, I practiced for years on my arm."

"I can't believe people like condiments, I mean they are like snots or something."

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