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Bully: Scholarship EditionVSMidnight Club 2

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Bully: Scholarship Edition

Bully: Scholarship Edition

Quality
79Popularity
37Value
56
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈20h
-20% $12.03
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VS
Midnight Club 2

Midnight Club 2

Quality
85Popularity
22Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
$90.40
Buy Now

Winner

Bully: Scholarship Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
Bully: Scholarship Edition
11 of 14 metrics
Midnight Club 2
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.03 Wins
$90.40 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.24 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-20% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
107 price changes Wins
52 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84.3% positive -
90% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
36.4K Wins
551 -
Positive Steam Reviews
30.7K Wins
496 -
Negative Steam Reviews
5.7K -
55 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
337 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
36.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2008 Wins
Jan 2008 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBully: Scholarship Edition

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleMidnight Club 2

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Bully: Scholarship Edition
Midnight Club 2

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Bully: Scholarship Edition

Bully: Scholarship Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -20% $12.03Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +25% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +25% $14.99View
Midnight Club 2

Midnight Club 2

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$90.40Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Bully: Scholarship Edition

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

84% positive (36,410 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
36,410 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$12.03 — reasonable price
20% off — minor discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-57% player drop
240 concurrent players — smaller but active
36,410 total reviews — proven game with large community

Midnight Club 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (551 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
551 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$90.40 — high price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +300%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBully: Scholarship EditionMidnight Club 2
Release Date
October 21, 2008
January 4, 2008
Developers
Rockstar New England
Rockstar San Diego
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Bully: Scholarship Edition or Midnight Club 2?

Bully: Scholarship Edition won the comparison against Midnight Club 2 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Bully: Scholarship Edition worth buying over Midnight Club 2?

Based on the metrics, Bully: Scholarship Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Bully: Scholarship Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC

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