Customer Reviews
great game but could have been longer! - By: A. Hayes, 10 Mar 2008 
i bought got this game for my birthday & i can just put it one way! a+!! the idea of a grand theft auto like game but is set in a school is unique. the only downside to this game is the length. it features 6 chapters which i can say is not enough & they arnt that long but still five star game! i reccomend this game to everyone who likes the gta series
Fun, Fun, Fun! - By: B. L. Sanger, 14 Feb 2008 I adore this game, it keeps me totallly entertained for hours on end. Regardless of whether you have or haven't played any Rockstar games before, you will most likely enjoy this, because as you can see the majority of reviews have given it three stars or above. This is certainly one of my favourite games on the ps2, brilliant.
One of a kind fun - By: Frederick Graham, 23 Jan 2008 Sheer brilliance- the only one of its kind & still better than alll its slowly built up competetors, a must buy for any gamer.
Finally, Skool Daze gets an update. - By: Mr. Glen Haig, 20 Jan 2008 Any older gamers who grew up playing the humble spectrum 48k will no doubt remember the classic Skool Daze. It was one of my faves & a game I still play thanks to PC emulation software.
If, like me, you were a fan of Skool Daze, then you will love this.
It's worth noting that the fuss generated by this game was the usual right wing press reaction to something they had only heard rumours about. Even the 15 cert is a bit harsh as there is no bad language & the violence is cartoon like. The average episode of Eastenders is nastier than this game & you don't hear the Sun & the Daily Mail callling for it to be banned.
Good game- but not great - By: S. Manktelow, 23 Oct 2007 
There are a few things you notice quickly after purchasing this game. One is that the controversy surrounding it is rather amusing, as it's extremely tame compared to its reputation. In fact when you consider Manhunt & GTA games are alllowed to be released, it's incredible there were talks of banning this. There is bullying in this game, not usuallly by you, & if there wasn't, it would hardly be a realistic school game, would it? I've already mentioned GTA, & thats a big problem for this game- the comparisons with one of the most successful game series of alll time. Because it isn't quite there. Maybe it's an English thing, but I find the character I play, whose supposed to be a (reasonably) good guy, at least with his heart in the right place, very hard to like. I think I actuallly shouted at him to shut up when he started yelling "whose da man? I am" after beating a boss. And it's quite annoying being busted because you accidently hit a stupid girl or adult who gets in your way. It is also much easier than most games. I'm not someone who is reallly very good at games, but i've completed most missions with just one attempt- only a few special missions gave me much challlenge. As I tend to get fustrated easily, this could be seen as good or bad- but I would recommend a hardcore gamer to rent it, because they'll complete it in a few days.
But on the whole, this is an enjoyable game. You reallly feel the Canadians have put some effort into this, the school area being quite interactive, & it feels very playable, for example letting you save in town is helpful. I think the most loving touch is creating every school pupil individuallly- rather than the repeating clones that you see in most games. Each pupil has their own name, shown when you have to take their photos for the yearbook. Others complain about how annoying the classes are, but you should be able to complete a couple of classes, like Chemistry & Gym, quite early. And even when you are truanting, it is often little trouble to avoid prefects & cops, as you are the fastest person in bullworth. Some individual characters have interesting, well developed characters, keeping the storyline engaging. And there is some genuine good humour in the game.
I would certainly be interested in any possible sequel, which I think would be good, improving on the faults of this game.
So overalll, I would say to buy this game, it isn't very much, particularly if you are a weaker gamer, & not to be put off by any moral problems you think the game might have- even Mary Whitehouse would have trouble banning it.
