5 things we would like to see from a Bully sequel

Bully is one of Rockstar Games' most popular titles of all time. Many in the gaming community even refer to it as "Grand Theft Auto for kids", because of its lighter approach towards open world and violence. Having released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2, gamers have been asking Rockstar for a sequel for years now.

That being said, the studio seems to have shifted its focus towards more mature titles like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. While players want Grand Theft Auto VI, they also desire a Bully 2.

However, if a sequel gets confirmed someday, here are 5 things that we would like to see in the new title.

Note: This list is subjective, reflects the writer's opinions, and is not in any particular order.

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Here are 5 things that we would like to see in Bully 2

1) Better graphics

The sequel needs a touch of the latest technology (Image via Rockstar Games)

While the first game looked good for its time on PlayStation 2 hardware, it is definitely hard for Bully to compete with the games of today. As Rockstar Games always delivers the best-looking games and ups the ante with each title, we would like to see updated graphics in a Bully sequel.

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2) Updated control scheme

It was hard to control Jimmy Hopkins on the PlayStation 2 (Image via Rockstar Games)

The controls and the camera angles on the PlayStation 2 generation were almost always a fight between the player and the controller. While control schemes in games have improved over time, Bully feels outdated with its clunky controls. In a sequel, we would like to see Rockstar Games implement controls that are more modern and easy to master for the newer generation.

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3) New factions

We would like to see new factions arrive on the scene (Image via Rockstar Games)

The first game featured plenty of factions like nerds, jocks, and greasers which made the characters feel more real and interesting. Each faction had its own personality as well. In the sequel, we would like to see more factions that make the school crowd more diverse, making room for interesting interactions and missions with them.

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4) A new setting

A new setting can help the sequel feel different (Image via Rockstar Games)

The first game takes place in the fictional town of Bullworth and our protagonist goes to Bullworth Academy. Fans of Bully are very familiar with the setting of the town and school. However, to make the sequel feel different, we would like the game to be set in a new town and a new school or college, depending on Jimmy Hopkins' age in the title.

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5) New classes

Jimmy Hopkins in the chemistry class (Image via Rockstar Games)

One of the most interesting features of Bully was the side quests. Here, you had to attend classes for different subjects to learn new skills. These skills could then be updated further by completing more classes for a particular subject. If a sequel ever happens, we would like to see the introduction of new subjects like psychology and politics to make the protagonist's school time feel more fleshed out.