Video game openings used to say more with less

When I think of my favorite opening scenes in video games, plenty of blockbuster moments come to mind: Uncharted 2’s ...
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Super Metroid is Still a Genre-Defining Masterpiece 30 Years Later

Super Metroid’s opening is not the most explosive but it’s certainly one of the most iconic. Released in 1994, it was the third game in the series and is when Metroid really hit its stride, so much so ...
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30 years on, developers reflect on Super Metroid's impact: "Like Zelda and Mario, there is almost nothing else out there like it in tone. Still to this day, even"

Darren's point about Super Metroid's cinematic feel is an interesting one, because while it does indeed feature that memorable opening, recalling Samus' earlier exploits by using text and ...