I wasn't sure about this when I first heard of it. But,
"Bully was surrounded by controversy leading up to its release last year over fears that the game would promote violence in school. Once everyone got a chance to play it, though, it became apparent these fears were unfounded. Bully lacked much of the racy material Rockstar has become known for with its Grand Theft Auto series. This didn't make it any less enjoyable, though."
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