Game Cinematics
Navneet Prakash, Apr 29, 2008 1803 hrs IST
A good intro video and in-game cinematics get you all charged up and raring to go
In my opinion, a good intro video and in-game cinematics make a really good impression; they may not decide the outcome of a player's experience but definitely set the ball rolling. I distinctly remember what Prince Arthas said to his father before killing him in Warcraft 3: "What are you doing my Son," "Succeeding you, Father." These words became a part of one of the most awesome game cinematics ever. A good intro video gets you all charged up and raring to go, slay some monsters or frag some noobs. What follows is a list of my favorite games with the most awesome cinematics. We also urge you to add your favorite(s) to the list.
Blizzard Games
Let's start with the best, Warcraft 3, which I think has the best in-game cinematics ever. The presentation, the art, the music all work so well. I can relate to Arthas better than my third cousin Vinod, and this is all because I saw him in an unforgettable avatar while playing the game. Only a few companies can challenge Blizzard when it comes to game movies, and the way they are growing, I don't think other companies will catch up with them soon. Every game they make stands out as the best -- for example, Diablo I & II, Starcraft, and World of Warcraft.
Crusader: No Regret
This was my favorite game in 1996. I am thankful to EA for publishing this game. The intro video was special; it was way ahead of its time and still brings back fond memories. The entire game was well designed and had an amazing soundtrack; this was one of the best PC games ever with one of the best cinematics.
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for everyone who likes Cinematics... Blizzard and EA have the best ones... no wonder since they are the biggest 2 game producers...i'm not talking to fanatics of ATARI or UBISOFT... i'm talking to the normal person who likes all games... if ur a fanatic of another company.. u don't fit in the category... Nevertheless EA had the poorest cinematic in ProStreet... let's face it .. it barely has a video... it's just lame... all other EA and Blizzard cinematics are great.
by GamePlayer, MTL, on May 28, 2008 06:05 PM, Report abuse Reply
I just can't believe Final Fantasy isn't mentioned. I hope this is only PC-games, otherwise it is a fault big enough to get violent, hehehe...
by Jordi Camps, Igualada, on May 02, 2008 12:41 PM, Report abuse Reply
I always loved the Age of Mythology intro video ever since i saw it like 6 years back.
by Grim, Bangalore, on May 02, 2008 01:34 AM, Report abuse Reply
u forgot Rise of Legends ...
by bpr, Bangalore, on May 01, 2008 06:13 PM, Report abuse Reply
Resident Evil 4, Idiots
by Vineeth, Bhilai, on May 01, 2008 05:35 PM, Report abuse Reply
GOD OF WAR 1/2 & MGS series!!!
by VINEET NAYAR, New Delhi, on May 01, 2008 10:10 AM, Report abuse Reply
Unreal Tournament
by Abhishek Kumar, Varanasi, on Apr 30, 2008 05:35 PM, Report abuse Reply
You missed the best GAME EVER. Still Life. Just check out a few of its cinematics on youtube. Blows the competition off.
by Jagjit, Jalandhar, on Apr 30, 2008 04:23 PM, Report abuse Reply
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver...Period.
by ZeRo, Gurgaon, on Apr 30, 2008 03:48 PM, Report abuse Reply
Here are some of my favourites: Quake II, Quake III Arena, Doom III, Quake IV, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Star Wars Jedi Knight 2 - Jedi Outcast, Freelancer, Descent - Freespace [old game but good cinematics], Warcraft III [of course], The Need for Speed SE original Windows 95 edition [Oh man! This game is filled with real life videos of the fastest cars of those times! And it had 3 different Intro videos!], Need for Spped II SE [Only the intro is good, rest is crap], Need for Speed III Hot Pursuit [Intro rocks! P.S.: This is Hot Pursuit 1 not 2], Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed [Brought back the feel of NFS1], Need for Speed UG1, NFS UG2, NFS MW, NFS Carbon, NFS ProStreet. There are many more, but these are all I can remember for now!
by Dragor, Mumbai, on Apr 30, 2008 02:17 PM, Report abuse Reply
Why no sports game on the list? EAs FIFAhas some amazing intro videos. Cricket is pathetic but football and NBA did had its own cool intros. N y not even NFS.
by vats, Chennai, on Apr 30, 2008 02:10 PM, Report abuse Reply
FINAL FANTASY!!!!
by varun, hyderabad, on Apr 30, 2008 12:36 PM, Report abuse Reply
good list no doubt,,,,but i guess there are 2 worthy mentions more - god of war 2 and max payne,...the sound overs were simply amazing man,too powerful...tasty games
by harkirat, delhi, on Apr 30, 2008 11:44 AM, Report abuse Reply
I think the list should include the Ninja Gaiden Series as well
by Anuj, New York, on Apr 30, 2008 03:51 AM, Report abuse Reply
gr8 list..... i think u sud include games like god of war and the recent witcher
by recent, recent, on Apr 30, 2008 01:05 AM, Report abuse Reply
Without doubt, Warcraft III & the Frozen Throne expansions were the best when it comes to Game Cinematics. I still can't believe how good they were, technically, visually & story-wise. And those dialogues, damn!! I only wish they made em in bigger resolutions. And thank them for makin it possibly to view em without openin the game.. :p Coz I still watch it at times in a player.. :D
by Gdn | TD, Chennai, on Apr 29, 2008 11:24 PM, Report abuse Reply
I agree, every cinematic video done by Blizzard is amazing, they always manage to get my feelings involved with their videos. Whether it makes me angry, happy, sometimes I cry >.< Anyway they have the coolest videos for sure. Illidan in Warcraft 3, and Frozen Throne was so cool.
by Jake, St. Louis, on Apr 29, 2008 08:00 PM, Report abuse Reply
awesome u guys have linked the videos on the same page.....finally.......and awesome....
by finally, awesome, on Apr 29, 2008 06:37 PM, Report abuse Reply