Games with notable/unforgettable intros
Exactly as the title suggests; games with intros that really capture the spirit of the game and that you just can't get out of your head. Very subjective list here, so suggestions welcome.
I've added comments for the games' intros via notes where I can. Feel free to provide context on why you think certain intros should be added to the list; I can only comment on what I know! Some introductory spoilers to be found there, so be warned.
I've added comments for the games' intros via notes where I can. Feel free to provide context on why you think certain intros should be added to the list; I can only comment on what I know! Some introductory spoilers to be found there, so be warned.
99 Games
"You bastards may take... ...exactly what I give you!"
The airplane crash and the bathysphere descent into Rapture.
The tutorial is literally a boss.
Just gives you a gun and lets you go. Nothing more to it.
Not even going to try and spoil this one : )
A shmup, hack and slash, and tons of death and explosions all within the first 20 minutes.
It's time for some science.
Wheatley as a contrast to the first game.
Sunshine Coastline hums in the background while you slash monsters on an abandoned island.
"There's only one problem... I'm dead."
"What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets. But enough talk… Have at you!"
The introductory slapdown by Ridley and escaping the exploding space station.
"You can do this."
Hard to put this one into words.
Nathan Drake's in a real pickle this time.
A bit of an outlier to this list, but that sensation of wonder and mystery as you load up your first world is quite something
Amusement parks sure are scaaaaary
"In my restless dreams, I see that town... Silent Hill."
Parties sure can get reaaaaal wild huh
The way the camera pans upon this forsaken, vast land really sets the mood
Taking your first steps from the opening cave to a vast yet vibrant world.
Summarizes the backstory of the game with minimal execution tests in 10 min.
“You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?”
Goes from the happy, cheerful Star Festival to despair across the emptiness of space, to this strange serenity when meeting Rosalina.
The slice of life intro between Ori and Naru brought a tear to my eye
Something just super nostalgic about the camera pan around Peach's Castle and taking your first steps and jumps in the courtyard.
Don't even know how to describe this fever dream lmao
The classic high stakes cinematic intro.
On the list specifically because it has 12 different intros all depending on your race and background
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"I often think about that old metaphor, the one that says we are all islands on a wide sea. Especially these days, now that things are more difficult than before and the world appears to be harsher than we once imagined it to be. We are all like islands, the philosopher said. Perhaps it's true. Yet I cannot help but remember an older saying, scratched on a cave wall somewhere by a long-forgotten prophet: in the end, the sea will claim everything."
"I often think about that old metaphor, the one that says we are all islands on a wide sea. Especially these days, now that things are more difficult than before and the world appears to be harsher than we once imagined it to be. We are all like islands, the philosopher said. Perhaps it's true. Yet I cannot help but remember an older saying, scratched on a cave wall somewhere by a long-forgotten prophet: in the end, the sea will claim everything."
The entirety of Liberty Island is one hell of an intro to the game.
The start of playable cutscenes with build-up in the intros; props given for its influence
The short but notable clashing swords setting up the revenge plot.
The bombing mission.
A long but one hell of a wake up for an introduction
Metal Gear Solid but it's with cartoon box dialogue and a crazy boss fight?
15 min in and you've already rescued Zelda, but there's still so much more to be seen. Very influential for its time in showing off the SNES and many elements that became key of the Zelda games.
"...Where'd everybody go? Bingo?"
The tinkering music box tunes with the crayon art style embed this as easily one of my favorite intros.
Holy shit
Classic happy go lucky Kirby charm with bright tunes and cartoony aesthetics. Ah the good ol days
Highlights all the various eras explored while building up that sinking feeling of doom. Nostalgic, yet ominous.
Liberi Fatali
As submitted by radicalraisin: https://youtu.be/y1egGkV1veE?t=11
Crash landing into a deep but gorgeous sea, you struggle to take your first breath outside of the pod, frantically grasping for resources in this beautiful yet treacherous world
In-universe channels that can be cycled through just like a real TV
Very distinctive text + alarm based intro going over features and recent history
OPEN YOUR HEART IT'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT
ROLLING AROUND AT THE SPEED OF SOUND
"This was supposed to test if you were a hero... which you're not"
Lighting the whole opera on fire was one hell of a way to start this classic. Primal Eyes slaps too.
[Indestructible](Indestructible)
"an 18-karat run of bad luck" - Tauranoro
["which the Haruspex ends with a semicolon"](which the Haruspex ends with a semicolon)
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Biggest fake news in videogames: https://youtu.be/TuPZBD_78EI
Devil May Cry 3 "This party's getting crazy. Let's rock."
Resident Evil 1 "Stop it. Dont open that door!"
And you could argue Super Mario Bros because it's 1-1.
Resident Evil 1 "Stop it. Dont open that door!"
And you could argue Super Mario Bros because it's 1-1.
Tekken 2 and 3 both always come to mind for me!
https://youtu.be/OpQOso5DJCU
https://youtu.be/IsvtUxEFQaU
https://youtu.be/OpQOso5DJCU
https://youtu.be/IsvtUxEFQaU
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtMllWsML5M
Ridge Racer Type 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WedxvbNhiN4
Tekken Tag Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0THUTX2lXps
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuPZBD_78EI
Super Smash Bros. Melee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXs4-M-ZiOg
Street Fighter IV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCXEPXfTsEk
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCN7QBekjk8
Soul Calibur II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA5LTWiJkKU
Ace Combat 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J2NE6QYGuA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtMllWsML5M
Ridge Racer Type 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WedxvbNhiN4
Tekken Tag Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0THUTX2lXps
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuPZBD_78EI
Super Smash Bros. Melee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXs4-M-ZiOg
Street Fighter IV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCXEPXfTsEk
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCN7QBekjk8
Soul Calibur II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA5LTWiJkKU
Ace Combat 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J2NE6QYGuA
I feel Soma's should be here.
Warhammer 40K: Mechanicus -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyK7lX4sk0c
Rym 9000 -
https://youtu.be/Vk7QrVucYnY?t=35
Later Alligator -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6pkJOVlr5g
Marc Ecko's Getting Up -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhO03Lc6Ysk
Smashing Drive -
https://youtu.be/TE3IPXurjiM?t=14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyK7lX4sk0c
Rym 9000 -
https://youtu.be/Vk7QrVucYnY?t=35
Later Alligator -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6pkJOVlr5g
Marc Ecko's Getting Up -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhO03Lc6Ysk
Smashing Drive -
https://youtu.be/TE3IPXurjiM?t=14
Tons of suggestions that were added, thanks everyone! Keep up the great work!
@ BeachEpisode - good call on Mechanicus, It's before the game starts but the voice, writing and atmosphere on that bit are sublime.
Ape Out, aggressive free jazz
Darkest Dungeon, our venerable house, opulent and imperial
Fallout New Vegas, an 18 karat run of bad luck
Pathologic 2, which the Haruspex ends with a semicolon
Transistor, what a night
Darkest Dungeon, our venerable house, opulent and imperial
Fallout New Vegas, an 18 karat run of bad luck
Pathologic 2, which the Haruspex ends with a semicolon
Transistor, what a night
Panzer Dragoon, Donkey Kong Country
Devil May Cry 3
I know a lot of gamers out there don't have much patience. Least that's what Bishop, the dude at the video store said. So I'm at the register, then I realize I got no money. I was seriously broke. Why? Cuz I met this smokin' hot chick last night at the Death-Match bar. Man, she smelled good! So being the gentleman I am, I bought her a drink. Anyhoo, I decide to get a job. The gig: assassinate the Drifter. So I went where I was supposed to and waited for the guy to show up. And there he was. This cat. Well dressed, cool. Couldn't tell if he was "the shit"...or just plain ol' shit. Yeah, so he's stylin', fast, aggressive and packin' heat. Bada Bing! Or at least it was supposed to be... Til she showed up. Her name: Silvia Christel. An agent with this whatchamacallit Association. "Congratulations. You are certified as the 11th-best hit man. How about getting rid of the ten killers above you and aim for the top?" I wanna be number one. How's that? Short and simple enough for you? It's gonna be a long, hard road. But who knows? Could kick ass... Could be dangerous. Could totally suck. Whaddaya say, bro? Join me. Let's see how far we can take this. And for you there holding the Wii Remote right now... Just press the A Button. Let the bloodshed begin.
maradona
2 years ago