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