Lynk Former Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 In this thread we show off what we think are the best video game start screens and/or main menus and state why... youtube videos are a plus, but pics are good too. Here goes... Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii) (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) I really hope everyone watches that video from start to finish because it is so well done. It really captures the feeling of the entire game just in the start screen along. From quiet beginnings to an epic story that builds and intensifies. The visuals and the music combined are simply awesome. Metroid Prime (GameCube) It's really hard to find a good video showing off the Metroid Prime start screen and main menu... this vid shows a bit off of it at the start... (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) ...it's got a really cool style happening, but the stand out thing about it is the music, so damn good... Title screen music (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Main menu music (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Disaster: Day of Crisis (Wii) This game is a contender for being one of the worst games ever made, but damn does it have a hell of a theme that sounds like it belongs in some big Hollywood action movie... (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) I was going to post up more but then I cut them out cause I want to see if anyone else end up posting them... also I stuck to Nintendo based stuff cause I knew no one else would post them XD But yeah, what are your favourite start screens / main menus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taak Farst Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 This is one of those things where I feel like I have something significant to contribute but can't for the life of me remember what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthParametric Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Although I found the game itself quite disappointing, Brutal Legend had a pretty nifty intro/title screen: [youtube=hd]PWOS2BgH_Ug [youtube=hd]fM4iFpDHtyk (Couldn't find a vid of the English version of the actual menu in operation) And if you leave it sit there for a while: [youtube=hd]Us5r_gTEH_k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hessian Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Also, Mafia (a.k.a. City of Lost Heaven) and C&C Generals, but I can't find any decent videos on youtube. If anyone manages to find something I'd appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Maybe its impact has faded, but I did nothing but listen the whole song through and watch Earth the first time I started the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrl Alt Del Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Nice thread. I thought I was the only one that could spend minutes staring at the start screen because it was amazing (and then moving the analog stick or mouse from time to time just to make sure we're not interrupted by a demo loop or anything). Batman: Arkham City (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Love everything about this menu, from the music to the way the image is frozen (like a still from a comic) but the camera is still panning beautifully around the character and the raindrops. Oh, and bats! Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne (The only video I could find focus on the opening, the menu only shows up at 1:15.) (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) I'm a great fan of all things SMT (ask Mav about it), but I like Nocturne's title screen because it's so damn creative. A handful of demons of all sizes and shapes staring at the player with bright, scary eyes. And the main character among them (after all, he IS half a demon). It has quite the impact. Shadow of the Colossus (again, I could only find the menu along with the op and the gameplay. It starts at 03:42) (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Well, it's so cool to mention SotC in every "schnazzy" list and I just couldn't avoid it. I love how the wind blows and there's a vast expanse of nothing and you realize you're an ant in that world even before you bump in any colossi. Extra points because it's interactive and you can zoom in and pan the camera a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sabretooth Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Ho.ly.****. Memories have been brought back. I'm watching gameplay on YT now and I can't believe I forgot all about this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blix Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 ^ I actually had a hard time with that one, like NINTENDO HARD never could beat any of the bosses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 I know folks want to post intro movies and the beginning scenes of games, I'll start a thread on that down the line, but for now let's get some more start/menu screens happening Stunts (PC DOS) (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Can't get that music out of my head! So awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lion54 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Maybe its impact has faded, but I did nothing but listen the whole song through and watch Earth the first time I started the game. ThisX2. I did the same thing you did, except every time I played it. Have you seen the song done at Video Games Live? (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) hmm... Can't seem to find just the start menus for Fallout. Fallout 2 would be my favorite, but they're all great. Even the new ones. Think my youtube search skills are lacking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 This springs to my mind first. Kinda basic compared to modern stuff, but this was awesome when I was 16. (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimartin Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 but for now let's get some more start/menu screens happening Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) At least it was one of my favorites until a few days ago, before one word on the screen changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Now this is an interesting one... Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) ...particularly because the main character is shown about to commit suicide in the start screen lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrl Alt Del Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Maybe its impact has faded, but I did nothing but listen the whole song through and watch Earth the first time I started the game. Yep, do that every time I boot the game after some time without playing. And I just now learned that this is Swahili version of the Lord's Prayer. More beautiful than in any other version I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 This springs to my mind first. Kinda basic compared to modern stuff, but this was awesome when I was 16. (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Hehe, I avoided posting that to not look like any more of a DX fanboy than I already am. >_> I also liked Invisible War's opening, if only because of the excellent music. (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Turok Evolution, i loved the intro to that game. loved the game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilhazardz Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I think this deserves to be a contender, has some epic music, and puts you straight into the story and action. (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan 411 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) At first, it may seem very basic for a menu start-up. But the music really makes this standout for me. I'm able to watch this menu for five hours straight without getting bored or eye-strained. I also like the changing background design behind the transparent text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totenkopf Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Maybe its impact has faded, but I did nothing but listen the whole song through and watch Earth the first time I started the game. One of the first tracks I replaced. Once was enough for me. The modern era soundtrack selections weren't much better either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralPloKoon Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Turok Evolution, i loved the intro to that game. loved the game too. I like this post alot. I thought I was the only person in existence who liked Turok Evolution. I love everything about the game. I miss the old Acclaim Turok franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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