Shack Reels: Top 5 Game Intros

There are certain games that get you primed for the adventure that awaits, just by its mere introduction. Some games just feature such an unforgettable opening sequence that they leave a lasting impression and get you ready for those next 30-40 hours. Today, Shack Reels counts down the Top 5 Amazing Game Intros.

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May 10, 2014 1:00 PM

There are certain games that get you primed for the adventure that awaits, just by their mere introduction. Some games feature such an unforgettable opening sequence that they leave a lasting impression and get you ready for those next 30-40 hours.

Today, Shack Reels counts down the Top 5 Amazing Game Intros.

That's our list. What are some of your favorite gaming intros? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

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Shack Staff posted a new article, Shack Reels: Top 5 Game Intros.

There are certain games that get you primed for the adventure that awaits, just by its mere introduction. Some games just feature such an unforgettable opening sequence that they leave a lasting impression and get you ready for those next 30-40 hours.

Today, Shack Reels counts down the Top 5 Amazing Game Intros.
- ajvitaly
  
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  May 10, 2014 2:00 PM
  
  C&C 1 install ftw /end thread
  - Beady
    
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    May 10, 2014 4:07 PM
    
    Yeah, in DOS that thing was absolutely bonkers and so immersive, especially when finished and it launched the CGI intro too.
    - DandySlayer
      
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      May 10, 2014 6:09 PM
      
      OMG that Intro blew my mind away!!!
  - GodZilly
    
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    May 11, 2014 1:16 AM
    
    Red Alert's intro is better. Hell march, fuck yeah!
    - d fluke
      
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      May 11, 2014 4:27 AM
      
      Time will tell. Sooner or later. Time will tell...
- Snif DeCrac
  
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  May 10, 2014 2:26 PM
  
  What happened to Half-Life? I think it beats out Zelda by a mile.
- Halen
  
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  May 10, 2014 3:23 PM
  
  The lack of Shadow of the Colossus or Mechwarrior 2 in that list makes me sad.
- Tincan
  
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  May 10, 2014 3:34 PM
  
  Awesome picks. If this were a top 10 I'd want Deus Ex and Quake 2 on there.
- Saldrin
  
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  May 10, 2014 4:04 PM
  
  Dawn of War intro
  
  /internet
  - DandySlayer
    
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    May 10, 2014 6:11 PM
    
    Nothing else in the DOW series comes close to vanillas intro!
  - thetangent
    
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    May 10, 2014 7:05 PM
    
    Yeah, the DoW intro was fucking awesome.
- kallanta
  
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  May 10, 2014 4:29 PM
  
  Games did not have intros prior to 1998?
- mobab
  
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  May 10, 2014 4:43 PM
  
  MechWarrior 2.
  - xsoulbrothax
    
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    May 11, 2014 12:35 AM
    
    this is what's up yeaaahhh!
- jaytima
  
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  May 10, 2014 5:26 PM
  
  Soul Reaver!
- Mecha Tofu Pirate
  
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  May 10, 2014 5:43 PM
  
  Have you guys never played anything by Lucasarts?
  - RaptorII
    
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    May 10, 2014 7:27 PM
    
    "Yeah, when I think of Maureen, I think of two things: asphalt... and trouble."
    http://youtu.be/lfyHo4k5Q6g
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  May 10, 2014 6:34 PM
  
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  - Hazim
    
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    May 10, 2014 7:08 PM
    
    "Top 5" is much more effective for driving clicks though.
    - MamiyaOtaru
      
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      May 10, 2014 9:05 PM
      
      might as well go with "you'll never believe these five..." then
      - RaptorII
        
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        May 10, 2014 9:29 PM
        
        One Weird Trick to see the Top Five Game Intros You'll Never Believe Shacknews Doesn't Want You to Know About!
        
        Mecha Tofu Pirate
        
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        May 10, 2014 11:20 PM
        
        Shacknews editors hate this trick to viewing intros
  - staymighty
    
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    May 11, 2014 3:05 PM
    
    Thanks! I think we intended it to be more of a grouping not a definitive list but that title does better on YT -___-
- Kojak2000
  
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  May 10, 2014 7:03 PM
  
  I think Homeworld has the best intro ever. Fortunately everyone will remember that soon.
- thetangent
  
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  May 10, 2014 7:04 PM
  
  Definitely some good intros in the vid, but it is SORELY lack Homeworld. The Homeworld intro was insanely well done.
  - thetangent
    
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    May 10, 2014 7:05 PM
    
    *sorely lacking :P
  - thetangent
    
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    May 10, 2014 7:06 PM
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrW4jkQdmjI
  - RaptorII
    
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    May 10, 2014 7:20 PM
    
    "On the stone was etched a galactic map and a single word more ancient than the clans themselves: Hiigara. Our Home."
- rick
  
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  May 10, 2014 7:04 PM
  
  I was going to say BioShock and you went ahead and made it #1. Nice
- alias
  
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  May 10, 2014 7:10 PM
  
  "Other websites hate this one weird trick!"
  
  So... clickbait articles/titles now?
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  May 10, 2014 7:14 PM
  
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- crust
  
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  May 10, 2014 7:17 PM
  
  i remember thinking by diablo's intro was incredible.
- PenicillinX57
  
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  May 10, 2014 8:53 PM
  
  C&C: Red Alert is maybe my favorite. I hate RTS games, but goddamn that intro was badass:
  http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_R6xCWcf_VU
  - thetangent
    
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    May 10, 2014 10:57 PM
    
    I was thinking about this one too. I love RTS's, and that love started with C&C, Warcraft 2, and C&C Red Alert. Fuck that into was cool
  - OutlawSundown
    
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    May 11, 2014 1:01 AM
    
    Love that intro.
- Sailor of Fortune
  
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  May 10, 2014 9:07 PM
  
  Max Payne was awesome and riveting.
- snot3353
  
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  May 10, 2014 9:32 PM
  
  Really good list. Almost all of those would have been ones I picked pretty highly as well.
- bigimp
  
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  May 10, 2014 11:19 PM
  
  Day of the Tentacle had a pretty good intro, as do most Tim Schafer games...
  - bigimp
    
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    May 10, 2014 11:20 PM
    
    DOTT Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HaYZsc66Bk
- bigimp
  
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  May 10, 2014 11:27 PM
  
  Oh and let's not forget Katamari Damacy!
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eag3Wt-Gd40
- sasoi
  
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  May 11, 2014 12:12 AM
  
  Grim Fandango!
- OutlawSundown
  
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  May 11, 2014 1:08 AM
  
  The first cinematic for World In Conflict is pretty great.
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCtQEuwNyBI
  
  That game had pretty great cinematics in general though.
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnV5K6rULm0
  - thetangent
    
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    May 11, 2014 1:45 AM
    
    Fuck that game was so damn awesome. I can't believe it never got a sequel.
- Pettytheft
  
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  May 11, 2014 1:25 AM
  
  #1 and #2 definitely. The rest are meh.
- Turd Ferguson
  
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  May 11, 2014 4:29 AM
  
  Diablo II
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- Epsilon Sector
  
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  May 12, 2014 7:24 AM
  
  I personally love Freelancer's intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVt7OMLar1s
  
  As far as cinematics (not in space...sorry Eve) go, Planetside 2's intro/advertisement/whatever is just awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41QFL4QB3NE
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- asianwaste
  
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  May 12, 2014 9:20 AM
  
  Wasn't a fan of the game myself but DCUO's intro was pretty damn fantastic.