Favorite game intro?

[Gigano]

Probably the Swan Song one, largely for the music:

 

[Sinclair Solutions]

Are we talking intro cinematic or just gameplay introduction?

As far as gameplay introductions go, mine would probably be Bioshock. From fear to despair to hope to admiration to fear again in a few minutes.

Going to second this one, along with Bioshock 2's in a distant second. Bioshock 1 had the emotional roller coaster listed above, while Bioshock 2 had a punch to the stomach in the first 30 seconds. In both cases, I just sat there, staring at the screen, emotionally exhausted.

 

[SaunaKalja]

This is so amazing, always sets me right in the mood.

 

[Stealthygamer]

Custom Robo for the Gamecube and Bioshock

 

[brunothepig]

I don't know if it really counts as an intro, but COD4 has a great opening sequence. Quick tutorial mission on the boat, followed by living the execution of... That dude, I forget.
Also Bioshock, but you all knew that. Nothing else immediately comes to mind.
EDIT: As the above poster says, the Brawl theme is quite epic.
ANOTHER EDIT: I can't believe I forgot this.
Love that song, and it's a good introduction to the world of Pandora.

 

[Jake0fTrades]

A close tie between Mass Effect 2 and Fallout 3.

"War, war never changes..."

 

[William Ossiss]

oh come on. no one loves the intro to one of my favorite games?

seriously, great score, wonderful insightful/meaningful (if you've played the game) scenery...
it is the best of the 3 (4) fable games.

and no, not lost chapters. the original.

 

[DannyJBeckett]

The intro to Oblivion. It fills me with epic every time.

 

[xchurchx]

uncharted 2
i was omg all the way from start to finish

 

[Britisheagle]

Bioshock, Dawn Of War 1 & 2, Dead Space II, L4D. All awesome intros IMO.

 

[Denamic]

Valkyria Chronicles always gives me chills.
The game also makes me weep every time *that* scene and related scenes plays.
Even though I know exactly what's going to happen, I tear up.
Hell, since I know, I even tear up in advance.
I love that game so much.

 

[Panorama]

NFS Hot pursuit 2

Superb intro, or maybe my rose tinted glasses.

 

[Dfskelleton]

Either Street Fighter IV's intro (THE COLORS...) or Duke Nukem Forever's intro (DNF wasn't that great, but damn, it had a badass intro)

 

[Vuliev]

Either the intro for Star Trek: Armada or the German-voiced opening cutscene for Frozen Throne.

 

[Stammer]

This has always been my favourite. Armored Core 3.

 

[TehCookie]

Persona 3 and 4, other people posted them earlier so go watch them if you haven't.
So I'll post something different.
Dem strings...

 

[Whoatemysupper]

Fallout.

"War. ... War never changes..."

MGS4

"War has changed..."

 

[RipRoaringWaterfowl]

Fallout.

"War. ... War never changes..."

MGS4

"War has changed..."

Unskippable watches MGS4 intro.

Paul: "Wait, according to Ron Pearlman, War Never Changes."

 

[Spacewolf]

The freelancer intro. I have never skipped it. It still gives me chills.

Is that the Standard or extended as i think the original is good but the extended is even better

 

[Zenkem]

Warhammer 40 000, Dawn of War

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UID6LEzvRRo