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publisher Rockstar Games and Sony quietly released two classic Rockstar titles,  Manhunt  and  Bully , onto the PlayStation 4 via PlayStation 2 emulation. In the days since, I've been reacquainting myself with  Manhunt . First released in 2003, it's a stealth horror game famous for its brutal violence. In its own dark way, it remains excellent. Developed by Rockstar North, most famously the team behind  Grand Theft Auto ,  Manhunt  has always been a controversial title. Styling itself after snuff films, it's the story of a terrible opportunity: James Earl Cash was saved from a death row execution by a man who calls himself "The Director." Now, under The Director's guidance, Cash has a chance to survive, but only if he commits awful acts of violence, navigating labyrinths of fellow murderers so The Director can craft the perfect snuff film. The gameplay, then, is focused on stalking and silently murdering droves of fellow convicts in brutal fashio...