Name the opening scene/music that grabs you

saucyminx · 06-11-2006, 12:18 AM

I don't know if this topic has ever been explored before. Sorry if it has.

I keep thinking about the opening scene and music in Still Life. Granted, the game has flaws, but I thought the introduction was awesome, what's with the eerie painting of the girl at the bridge. The music was great and dramatic, IMHO, and it still echoes in my head.

So, what would be opening scene/music that grabs you immediately?

MI3 had a cool introduction. I thought The Last Express had flair, too.

KriD · 06-11-2006, 12:25 AM

Yes, definately Still Life.

I also liked the intro in Gabriel Knight 3.

UPtimist · 06-11-2006, 12:50 AM

I think I've got to say, surprise, surprise, Gabriel Knight 3. That picture of the angel and Gabe and all combined to the excellence that is all the game's music, the opening theme being no exception. Plus it's just such an elegant design there...

saucyminx · 06-11-2006, 12:52 AM

Too abrupt though. But yes, lovely music.

Jeysie · 06-11-2006, 01:02 AM

Admittedly not an adventure, but I still have yet to play a game whose intro/opening comes close to topping that in the game Fallout. (I also have yet to play a game with a better ending than Fallout, for that matter. But that's another thread.)

In terms of adventures, however, I rather like the intro to Gabriel Knight 1.

Peace & Luv, Liz

Arash · 06-11-2006, 01:31 AM

Legacy by The Gone Jackals at the begining of Full Throttle. Even today when i play it, it blows me away.

also love the music of Syberia.

Jelena · 06-11-2006, 02:22 AM

I agree with Mira here. I liked both Still Life and M.I 3 opening music.
The first music you hear in Sentinel is also really cool.

RLacey · 06-11-2006, 02:27 AM

I remember the opening of GK3 for its terrible video quality

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On the other hand, I have good memories of the Beneath a Steel Sky intro (the disk version) and the opening to The Curse of Monkey Island. There are others, but I'd be here all day if I wanted to list them all.

Solid Snake · 06-11-2006, 02:38 AM

Full throttle and Curse of Monkey Island as music and scene
Blade Runner as scene

06-11-2006, 03:13 AM

Moment of Silence opening intro and cut scene is fairly memorable.

saucyminx · 06-11-2006, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Arash

Legacy by The Gone Jackals at the begining of Full Throttle. Even today when i play it, it blows me away.

Hell yeah! That scene rocks!

colpet · 06-11-2006, 04:18 AM

The funeral march at the beginning of Syberia blew me away. I watched it over and over again, even before playing the game.

saucyminx · 06-11-2006, 04:36 AM

Kate looked a little like J. Lo in that scene.

sp36 · 06-11-2006, 05:02 AM

Gabriel Knight 3 had some of the best intro music I've ever heard, so moving!

colpet · 06-11-2006, 05:08 AM

Gk3 was the first music I ever downloaded from a game. I have it on a CD. The theme track is very evocative and powerful.

equallyAvant · 06-11-2006, 05:13 AM

Absolutely Broken Sword 1 intro cinematic

Ledz · 06-11-2006, 05:25 AM

my two favorite Sierra games have excellent intros which are worthy of mention.

Conquests of The Longbow was always quite ground breaking with it's fully written and composed song which you could sing along with, and it did an excellent work of introducing the story.

King's Quest VI was the first intro that really gave a cinematic feel. it had beautiful animations, excellent voice acting, and the music was awesome.

simpson_yellow · 06-11-2006, 05:45 AM

Bioforge. Cinematic and well paced. And there's Dr Mastaba with that circular saw....

Full Throttle and Day of the Tentacle - awesome intros with perfectly suited music.

ollie · 06-11-2006, 05:46 AM

I think that Gabriel Knight 3's introduction and theme music are the best of any adventure game I played (I see my feeling is shared by many others

).

Full Throttle and The Dig (fantastic score!) are also great; worth of mention too are The Curse Of Monkey Island and The Journeyman Project 3.

saucyminx · 06-11-2006, 07:00 AM

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Absolutely Broken Sword 1 intro cinematic

I can't believe I forgot all about BS1.

06-11-2006, 12:18 AM	#1
saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	Name the opening scene/music that grabs you I don't know if this topic has ever been explored before. Sorry if it has. I keep thinking about the opening scene and music in Still Life. Granted, the game has flaws, but I thought the introduction was awesome, what's with the eerie painting of the girl at the bridge. The music was great and dramatic, IMHO, and it still echoes in my head. So, what would be opening scene/music that grabs you immediately? MI3 had a cool introduction. I thought The Last Express had flair, too. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

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KriD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 541	Yes, definately Still Life. I also liked the intro in Gabriel Knight 3. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Replaying: The Black Mirror Just finished: Day of the Tentacle, Broken Sword - Director's Cut To play: Black Mirror 2

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UPtimist Life and times of... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Up there in the mist Posts: 6,025	I think I've got to say, surprise, surprise, Gabriel Knight 3. That picture of the angel and Gabe and all combined to the excellence that is all the game's music, the opening theme being no exception. Plus it's just such an elegant design there... Share Share this post on Twitter

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saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	Too abrupt though. But yes, lovely music. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

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Jeysie Diva of Death Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 1,402	Admittedly not an adventure, but I still have yet to play a game whose intro/opening comes close to topping that in the game Fallout. (I also have yet to play a game with a better ending than Fallout, for that matter. But that's another thread.) In terms of adventures, however, I rather like the intro to Gabriel Knight 1. Peace & Luv, Liz Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Adventures in Roleplaying (Nov. 19): "Maybe it's still in the Elemental Plane of Candy." "Is the Elemental Plane of Candy anything like Willy Wonka's factory?" "If it is, would that mean Oompa Loompas are Candy Elementals?" "Actually, I'm thinking more like the Candyland board game. But, I like this idea better." "I like the idea of Oompa Loompa Elementals."

06-11-2006, 01:31 AM	#6
Arash Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iran Posts: 13	Legacy by The Gone Jackals at the begining of Full Throttle. Even today when i play it, it blows me away. also love the music of Syberia. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	I agree with Mira here. I liked both Still Life and M.I 3 opening music. The first music you hear in Sentinel is also really cool. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Temporary guest in your life

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RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	I remember the opening of GK3 for its terrible video quality . On the other hand, I have good memories of the Beneath a Steel Sky intro (the disk version) and the opening to The Curse of Monkey Island. There are others, but I'd be here all day if I wanted to list them all. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

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Solid Snake Slim Shady Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 727	Full throttle and Curse of Monkey Island as music and scene Blade Runner as scene Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I’m gonna make you hate me cause you ain’t me. Last edited by Solid Snake; 06-11-2006 at 02:49 AM.

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Roman5 Guest Posts: n/a	Moment of Silence opening intro and cut scene is fairly memorable. Share Share this post on Twitter

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colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	The funeral march at the beginning of Syberia blew me away. I watched it over and over again, even before playing the game. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228).

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saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	Kate looked a little like J. Lo in that scene. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

06-11-2006, 05:02 AM	#14
sp36 Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 16	Gabriel Knight 3 had some of the best intro music I've ever heard, so moving! Share Share this post on Twitter

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colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	Gk3 was the first music I ever downloaded from a game. I have it on a CD. The theme track is very evocative and powerful. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228).

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06-11-2006, 05:25 AM	#17
Ledz Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 210	my two favorite Sierra games have excellent intros which are worthy of mention. Conquests of The Longbow was always quite ground breaking with it's fully written and composed song which you could sing along with, and it did an excellent work of introducing the story. King's Quest VI was the first intro that really gave a cinematic feel. it had beautiful animations, excellent voice acting, and the music was awesome. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-11-2006, 05:45 AM	#18
simpson_yellow Squeaky Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,320	Bioforge. Cinematic and well paced. And there's Dr Mastaba with that circular saw.... Full Throttle and Day of the Tentacle - awesome intros with perfectly suited music. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-11-2006, 05:46 AM	#19
ollie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Italy Posts: 159	I think that Gabriel Knight 3's introduction and theme music are the best of any adventure game I played (I see my feeling is shared by many others ). Full Throttle and The Dig (fantastic score!) are also great; worth of mention too are The Curse Of Monkey Island and The Journeyman Project 3. Share Share this post on Twitter