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25 October 2006 | | Format
PS2 | | Developer
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Canis Canem Edit
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Despite the uproar caused by anti-bullying campaigners, Canis Canem Edit — which looks for all the world like Grand Theft Auto crossed with Grange Hill — isn’t the Columbine simulator critics had feared. Instead, it’s a good-natured, old-fashioned romp that has more in common with Harry Potter than Scum, and follows the trials of a neglected kid as he joins an American boarding school and tries to win the acceptance
of his peers; the surly, good-with-his-fists teen often preventing the runts of the social hierarchy being bullied, rather than dishing out unwarranted punishment himself.
But for anyone who’s played GTA, Canis’ sprawling, non-linear structure — where completing tasks wins the respect of teachers and friends alike, and opens new areas
of the school and surrounding town — will be achingly familiar. And while it’s hilariously scripted and tremendous fun, it’s undeniably a little disappointing that Canis follows
GTA’s template so doggedly, rather than using the charming premise to offer something completely fresh.
Reviewer: David McComb
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| Canis Canem Edit - A Classic Video Game | | | As We All Know, Rockstar Are Famous For Their Series Of Games, Grand Theft Auto (GTA For Short), But Never Has Rockstar Created A Game Where You Do GTA Style Missions In The Schoolyard. This Game Is Canis Canem Edit (Latin For Dog Eat Dog), The Game Where You Control The Trouble Maker, Jimmy Hopkins
You Can Ride Bikes, Beat Up Preppies, Nerds, Prefects (If You're Lucky), Teachers (If You're Very Lucky) Greasers, Bullies, Jocks And Townies, Put Firecrackers Down Toilets, Pick Lockers, Hide In ... Read More
| | | 23mike95 About me | | 20:12, 13 November 2008 | Report This Post | |
| | | | Gaming Joy | | | Sooooo much fun. I absolutely loved this school simulator. Too realistic to be cartoon-y, too cartoon-y to be realistic!! ... Read More
| | | blaud About me | | 13:08, 17 March 2008 | Report This Post | |
| | | | Amazing | | | Its not quite as good as san andreas but this game has plenty to do and it has the wonderful experience that Rockstar always provide- exploring and getting lost in a new place- that other games lack. Unlike grand theft auto however, the game has a structured daily routine, which makes the game more realistic and intresting. What is phenomenal is how much you can fit into a day. For example, you can go to lessons, do missions, play keep ups... Despite the game limiting you to a minute= 1 second t... Read More
| | | Ace Rothstein About me | | 15:10, 08 July 2007 | Report This Post | |
| | | | RE: RE: | | I like the atmosphere and it was a substantial campaign. HOWEVER, I really think the game lacked some balls. I wanted to see more "If.." and "Scum" influences. The game held back, probably so as not to annoy the Daily Mail readers.
Rockstar, next time I wanna see more freedom, more violence and a better soundtrack. Yes, I want Martin Scorsese to "direct" too :P
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| | | Oliver_Zarandi About me | | 16:28, 25 February 2007 | Report This Post | |
| | | | RE: | | luvin de game but not enough freedom in it.
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| | | dr_finklestein About me | | 18:37, 06 February 2007 | Report This Post | |
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| | | Tommy About me | | 13:05, 11 November 2006 | Report This Post | |
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