BioShock 1 is a first-person shooter video game for the Xbox 360 system, developed by Irrational Games and published by Take-Two Interactive. It is the first game in the BioShock series, and was released on November 5,2007. The game is a reboot of the original BioShock, which was created by Irrational Games and published by 2K Games. players assume the role of Booker DeWitt, a washed-up American tourist who is taken captive by the Vigileants in the fictional underwater city of Rapture. The game is set within the world of Rapture, created by the game's creators, and allows players to explore the city and its surroundings. The player has the ability to customize their character, and can choose to play as either a male or female character. The game also features different multiplayer modes, including co-operative multiplayer and competitive multiplayer. The game has been generally well-received by critics, and has been commercially successful.