10 Most Awesome Video Game Openings

There’s a lot to be said for a thrilling video game opening sequence; it sets the tone for what is to follow, and even in the instance of a game that doesn’t live up to it for the rest of its course, it can make the title a whole lot more memorable. Whether it’s the cinematic style it presents, the characters it introduces, or the way it defies genre convention, these 10 games had opening sequences – whether cut-scene, gameplay or a combination of both – that are simply unforgettable, and as a result, they’re simply the most awesome that we’ve ever seen.

[Chuk5]

Far Cry 3 has a pretty awesome opening.

[AfricanWoolf]

Save your time, it's 10 pages:

10. Heavy Rain
9. Prey
8. Dead Space
7. Resident Evil 2
6. Metal Gear Solid 4
5. Uncharted 2
4. God of War 2
3. Half-Life
2. Metal Gear Solid
1. Medal of Honour: Allied Assault

[Awesome_Gamer]

Thanks. Saved my time, I have to say, I really liked Uncharted 2's opening, glad it made the list.

[th3n00bg4m3r]

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, God Of War 3, Dead Space, Fall-out 3, Half-Life 2, Portal 2 and Red Dead Redemption.

[e-p-ayeaH]

Great list.

All MGS games have great openings MGS2 my favorite its so epic watching Solid Snake jumping into the tanker with that awesome music.