saisymbolic Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I don't know. I wanted to make a topic about something other than FE. After binge watching the openings of several games I've played over the years, I decided on this topic to share my picks and hear the picks of other. So, tell me, what are your top/favorite video game opening(s), introduction sequence(s) and/or cinematic(s)? Here are mine: [spoiler=Final Fantasy VIII] This one is my top video game opening, Final Fantasy VIII. When I saw this cinematic for the first time many, many years ago, it absolutely enthralled me with the dynamic graphics (for its time), the epic music and the bombastic way each scene flows together. I still watch this cutscene even now and I can't deny that, in my opinion, it holds up when compared to cutscenes of this generation. It did everything an opening cinematic is supposed to do: pique the interest of the player and get them pumped for the game. [spoiler=Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner] This is my second top video game opening, Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner. I've watched the Japanese version of this game's opening and, I have to say, I much prefer the English opening. While I do know that the song used in the Japanese/European version is significant to the story, I felt that the English song used fit better in terms of the hopeless, more darker mood and as an incentive to garner interest—at least my interest. Honorable mention goes to the opening cinematic of Final Fantasy X. I wanted to post the video, but I couldn't due to what I am assuming to be file size. Here's a link to it, though. All I can say for certain about this opening is that it did its job for me—great animation, awesome action within the scene and music that got me pumped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCProductions Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Crash Bandicoot Warped. Gotta love how the VA sounds like he took a massive shit just as he introduced the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Thunderblade Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) I really like the introduction scene of Xenoblade Chronicles. You get a first scense of the true epic scale of the two Titans that form the world in this game, together with an awesome music track. It always gets me pumped to play the game... Edited August 30, 2016 by Masterthunderblade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnation Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 [spoiler=Persona 4] The song is catchy, but my favorite part are the silhouettes of the main cast around 0:32-0:45. This intro definitely caught my interest with its stylishness and bright colors. [spoiler=Tales of the Abyss] I never have the heart to skip this intro. It's pretty much a perfect anime opening. The best part is the song, with or without vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magical Glace Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Probably FE7's or SPM's... I dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethakitty Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Tales of Xillia 2 pretty much insert what carnation said about abyss Edited August 30, 2016 by Heart of Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Announcer: "SUPER... SMAAAAASH BROTHEEEEERRRRRSSSSS!" Edited August 30, 2016 by Zera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Draco Knight Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Drakengard: I don't know what exactly made me love this opening so much: perhaps it's because It made me excited by seeing all of these characters accompanied by strange creatures. Also, there is this strange and epic music that I can't stop to love. Edited August 30, 2016 by The Wyvern Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rend Keaven Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Always gets me fired up when starting this game: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeDusk Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Final Fantasy VIII. My immediate reaction when seeing this thread. Really amazing introduction. Up there with Persona 3. But even so, mine's probably Monster Hunter Tri's introduction. It's hard to explain, but it basically gives me that Monster Hunter itch every time I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 mgs3 the intro's probably not that good i just like the song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapier Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Megaman X3 (not sure if the opening only appears on the PSX version or not). The opening shows animated parts of Mega Man X and the battle between X and Sigma, and the start of the game shows X fighting those flying robots before using one as a transport to the Hunter Base, where the first level takes place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) FE: RD's intro is one of the things I love about the game! It's really cool when you start the game, and actually changes a little to be even better once you reach a certain point of the game. At first, a certain blue-haired mercenary hero is omitted from it, but once you meet him in the game, he's added! I liked what IS did there. ^^ Edited August 30, 2016 by Anacybele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCProductions Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Always gets me fired up when starting this game: This and MGS3's also count I also much enjoy Fates Conquest's and FE7's Edit: if Title menus count, then the menu of the first three Syphon Filter games Edited August 30, 2016 by MCProductions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke087 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) The strongest opening in any Video Game ever, to me is Majora's Mask, knocked off your horse, turned into a deku shrub and forced to attempt to get back the ocarina before the world ends (and in the time when you're figuring that out it gives you time to get to know the town, the people, and how people treat different races in the world). In the first hour or so the game conveys to you why it's different and why it's special. I don't think long cut scenes are the greatest way to start a game. Here's the video if you want that... Edited August 31, 2016 by Locke087 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solrocknroll Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Persona 3 FES The video itself is absurdly janky and the gameplay footage looks slightly weird but it also has a part of Memories of You mixed in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Masters Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition (holy crap, that's a long name) has my favourite intro ever! It is very stylized without losing that Street Fighter feel, the fights are fluid and feel epic. But the best part is how it integrates a lot of classic themes from previous games like small easter eggs mixed in in the already awesome Street Fighter 4 theme. Lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 While its a simple introduction to my favorite game of all time, it makes you wonder whats coming up, and that quiz at the beginning there actually determines your starting units/loadout. Theres a long bit of a historical intro too if you leave the opening menu up for too long, and theres a cutscene after the quiz showing your MC, Magnus going along with his starting unit camping and adventuring. before getting to the castle. https://youtu.be/bGZQoJEQAXg?t=6m30s Up till about 8:20 in the vid from where I linked it at, which is 6:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledai Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Blaze Union Suikoden 2 Suikoden 4 because the music is pretty amaze Knights in the Nightmare Dynasty Warriors 7 Sengoku Basara 1 There's probably more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Pokemon Colosseum. Seeing the protagonist blow up the hideout of one of the enemy teams in the beginning, stealing the snag machine, and making off in a hoverbike with his Espeon and Umbreon will always be one of the best moments in Pokemon for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Falchion Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Demon's Souls is probably my favorite with its oppressive atmosphere from the get-go and pretty cool music. I also really like the intros for Shadow Dragon, Monster Hunter Tri, and the PS2 Berserk games(despite not having played either of them). Edited August 31, 2016 by Ambling Falchion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sire Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Crystal Chronicles is a game that I will always be fond of, even though I discovered it way later. The later games and spin-offs were okay, but none could match the original game for Gamecube. It's a shame that the franchise died with Crystal Bearers back in 2009; I always found the themes of family and memories to be interesting in the series, as well as the music. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Okay, it's technically a cinematic trailer, but as far as I am concerned it is the "opening" to the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. Blizzard has a habit of having great music and cinematics with amazing graphics, and combined they make memorable cutscenes. The story of Arthas as well as the expansion itself is memorable for me as I mainly played WoW during this era and a little during Cataclysm, the next expansion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slade Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I agree with MGS 2 & 3, but there's always this...: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refa Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Symphony of the Night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solrocknroll Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 oh, forgot about about suikoden iv la mer is lit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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