Xbox 360 · 2007
BioShock
A first-person shooter set in the sunken metropolis of Rapture, where the player wields plasmids and vigors to survive.
- Publisher
- 2K Games
- Format
- DVD-ROM
- Genre
- First-person shooter
- Released
- 2007
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Overview
The player controls a character in the underwater city of Rapture, exploring its art-deco corridors while managing resources and combat. Special abilities come from a plasmid and vigor system that lets the player adapt tactics to different encounters. The Xbox 360 release uses a DVD-ROM for the game data.
02
Why it matters
BioShock is often cited as a landmark in first-person shooters for blending immersive storytelling with systems-driven gameplay. Its underwater city setting and ability-focused design influenced how later titles approach narrative and player agency.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes a DVD-ROM disc, a plastic clamshell or jewel case, and printed materials such as a manual. Regional editions may vary in packaging design, language, and included extras, so confirm what is present before purchase.
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Playing it today
The game runs on an Xbox 360 console and reads the DVD-ROM disc directly. The original experience works without needing any special setup beyond the console and a working disc.