Games with great intros/opening scenes

Makhaira · 23 Sep 2013 at 21:42

I've just fired up Crysis 3 having been not that impressed with 2, and my jaw dropped at the opening scene in the rain on the ship, simply staggering.

It got me thinking though, there are plenty of games that show their true colours as you play through them, but what games would you rate as having the best "impact", the best opening scenes or intro segments?

I'll throw some into the mix

- Dawn of War - the dreadnought and Space Marine assault against the orcs
- Bioshock (1 and Infinite) - The "fly through" of the city
- Crysis 3 - the reason I'm making this post!

I've no doubt there are plenty more out there...

qotsa · 23 Sep 2013 at 21:47

It's far from cinematic, but it really pulled me in. Bastion.

AndyT · 23 Sep 2013 at 21:53

Half Life - Black Mesa Transit System opening.

I'm pretty sure the 5 minute intro sequence changed PC gaming forever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAqbdtsK6NI

It was the single best thing I'd ever seen on a 15" monitor at the time.

Steampunk · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:00

Independence War Intro: Part 1 Part 2

quickshot89 · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:00

I loved halo 4's intro, even more than the original halo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0POdU6jChSM

LostCorpse · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:03

Steampunk said:
Independence War Intro: Part 1 Part 2

+1 i thought this was fab and still do dispite the low quality. inits day it was top notch!

Avenged7Fold · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:06

ff8 intro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GHCJJXqneU

Not bad for a pre-21st century game, eh?

Zefan · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:09

Avenged7Fold said:
ff8 intro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GHCJJXqneU

Not bad for a pre-21st century game, eh?

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

The music to Dynasty Warriors 2 was bloody awesome too, same with Air Combat.

Avenged7Fold · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:13

Zefan said:
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

The music to Dynasty Warriors 2 was bloody awesome too, same with Air Combat.

Ahaha

When i saw air combat, the music just slammed into my head after like 15 years.

MissChief · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:16

Half Life transit intro. Blew my mind that something could be so 'slow' yet so cinematic and pull you into the game so much more than a simple title screen.

Neil79 · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:16

Love the music

Doomedspeed · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:16

The Witcher 2, i didn't actually breathe once while watching it (nearly 5 minutes long)

Makhaira · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:18

I think I've started a youtube collection to go with a drink on Friday night from this thread so far

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d_brennen · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:19

Shenmue on the Dreamcast. Big, fat, unskippable intro in which you not only see your best mate and house maid roughed up but your father murdered too.

The fact you can do nothing but watch (and twiddle thumbs) sets the scene for the game perfecly

bainbridge · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:20

Medal of Honour Frontline

Guest2 · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:21

Unreal

At the time the into was mesmerising. First shadows and lighting effects, moving water, big spaces etc.

Full throttle intro was great too. I remember it like I was 11 again. Jesus, 11, that's 17 years ago! (the music is almost eerie)

~>Dg<~ · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:23

StriderX · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:27

Freelancer

The first video was a leak and the second was the eventual one used, but I believe both are great.

randal · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:28

The Last of Us, of the games I've played recently.

Hooked after 3 minutes.

qotsa · 23 Sep 2013 at 22:30

Guest2 said:
Full throttle intro was great too. I remember it like I was 11 again. Jesus, 11, that's 17 years ago! (the music is almost eerie)

Yes! What a game. I always do a playthrough every few years or so. 'Bout time. Nice one!