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[naitosan]

What game is that?

The Last of Us

 

[Weltall Zero]

SMT: Nocturne

That was going to be my choice, best in animated form:

Ironically by googling those two images I came across this thread, pretty much the same idea as this one. GAF -> GAF, skip internet.

 

[U2NUMB]

My favorite subject... I run a YouTube channel that is only about gaming title screens.. I have well over 1000 captured so far.. Check it out if you like. Never made a penny from it... I simply love title screens..

PressStartOnce -The Video Game Title Screen Project

Also had a GAF thread with more title screen talk... Good stuff

http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1057716

 

[SmackAttack]

From the beginning of the Pokemon craze, this title screen, that followed up the intial video of two Pokemon battling it out (Gengar versus Jigglypuff/Nidorino depending on your version), always was the sign for an adventure you were about to embark on. There hadn't been much else like it in the medium prior to the release of Pokemon, and that's what made it so memorable. Even more people would remember this versus World of Warcraft's.

Dearly Beloved really made it work though

Ocarina Of Time.

Such serene imagery with Link riding Epona.
It's also awesome foreshadowing.

Xenoblade

First time I saw this I was like, now this is the god damned Batman.

All of these are great. Pokemon and OoT are iconic. Mega Man II, Kingdom Hearts, and Xenoblade were helped by their soundtracks to make them even more awesome. Arkham Asylum's was also the moment I knew this had to be the Batman game I'd been waiting for.

 

[NeoFaff]

Guild Wars 2 Beta login screen. Clean and elegant.

The Darkness (X360/PS3)

The Darkness has the best scene in gaming but I always thought the main menu was unremarkable

 

[SpongeBob NoPants]

Loved the title screens from the Mass Effect games (especially the first), Super Mario 64 and Metroid Prime but the one that fascinated me the most was Spec Ops: The Line.

 

[ghibli99]

Xenoblade

Great pick!

 

[Springy]

inFamous

Peaceful cityscape

*press start*

EXPLOOOOODE

 

[Akala]

Mega man II
Secret of Mana
Super Metroid
FFXI for CoP Period

 

[inm8num2]

I always loved this one:

Of course it's one of my favorite games of all time, but that title screen (combined with the music) evokes the perfect mood - dark and gothic.

 

[SonyToo!™]

Mushihimesama Futari (arcade/ 360 & likely soon to be PC) normal and black label versions (love dem colours)
Arcade games sure have good looking attract screens the above is my fave

 

[Shivvy_NTL]

I like uncharted 2 and 'ratchet and clank tools of destruction' but my favourite has to be the jak collection on ps3

 

[Daingurse]

My personal favorite title screens are:

Sonic 2
Sonic 3 and Knuckles
Pokemon Silver
Skies of Arcadia
Phantasy Star Online
The Witcher 3

 

[kdoll08]

Xenoblade

Like so many have already said Xenoblade. Such a great piece of music and just listening while the grass blows and the time changes. Priceless. I even made it a motion filled desktop wallpaper

 

[KevinCow]

A great one that hasn't been mentioned: Deadly Creatures

 

[walkmetothelake]

Silent Hill 4: The Room

Animal Crossing (series)

Tomb Raider (I-III, I loved the ring menu design)

Last Window: Midnight Promise (couldn't find a Hotel Dusk picture)

 

[Strax]

 

[pizzacat]

Gears of War (X360)

http://youtu.be/CpOz-EGvzYQ

Yesss

 

[Red Hood]

Nothing like it.

Ocarina Of Time.

Such serene imagery with Link riding Epona.
It's also awesome foreshadowing.

My presence is no longer necessary.

 

[Daingurse]

A great one that hasn't been mentioned: Deadly Creatures

Oh, I forgot about this one! A fucking excellent title screen, and a very unique underrated game overall.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

Secret of Mana, the thread.

 

[koopathecat]

+1 for all three Metroid Prime title screens. Also the Mario 64 one gives me feels

 

[tkscz]

I also really like the HL2 title screens that change during progress through the game.

Came to post these two.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Technically a "menu" screen, but...

 

[Voliko]

The Last Story's is one of the few that stood out to me.

 

[Roussow]

I like Batman: Arkham Origins' title screen the most out of the Batman ones.

Couldn't find a gif, so here's a video. It's much better in motion, great music, too.

 

[HyperCubed4]

First and only thing I thought of. I don't pay much attention to title screens, but I played the shit out of RuneScape when I was a teen. This one stands out clearly.

 

[Theanine3D]

Came here specifically to post that one.

I also really liked the title screen in Pikmin 2, because of the easter eggs you could trigger if you pressed certain buttons.

 

[dragonbane]

 

[Gbraga]

Xenoblade Chronicles

Xenoblade Chronicles X

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

Damn.

 

[LithiumSpade]

I feel like the test of an "iconic" title screen is if it's recognisable without the text right there telling you what game it is. I know posting the image without saying what game it is is frowned upon, but I do think it would be a better way to judge this!

 

[SkoomaSuckinSwit]

For the time, tho, guys, c'mon this looked good.

 

[K Clue iXi]

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[Fractal]

I like the ones which quickly get out of my way.

 

[OEM]

Halo Reach

Yup

also Flower on PS3 had a great menu.

 

[Mœbius]

Some great picks here but here's my personal fav that I've not seen mentioned... Stills don't do it justice so just watch the video:

Wipeout HD Fury

 

[Verder]

SMT: Nocturne

This.


Also i personally like the Tales of Xillia 2 Title Screen because it changes as the story goes.
and also the theme kicks ass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxasJzJxDjA

 

[tintin1029]

Couldn't find a gif so here's a video of the best one

 

[Skyward Sheep]

And of course MGR..

That Platinum Flair!

My man!

Here's my offering, Mortal Kombat 9:

I loved how pressing through the menu would cause these brutal x-rays to happen. Really gave you a sense for how the game would be. I still love that uppercut to Sub-Zero when you press Start at the beginning.

 

[Pezus]

I like the ones which quickly get out of my way.

Yeah, like the MGSV one, you immediately take control.

 

[Lebneney]

My favorites are...

(plus the menu)

and this...

 

[2SeeKU]

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

No mucking around, just straight into gameplay after some credits, creating a cinema like experience.

 

[FLAguy954]

Xenoblade Chronicles

Xenoblade Chronicles X

When the sword slides into the Z. Magic.

That was going to be my choice, best in animated form:

Ironically by googling those two images I came across this thread, pretty much the same idea as this one. GAF -> GAF, skip internet.

These are amazing.

 

[Mr Git]

Snake Eater is easily my favourite. Looked great but many bonus points for being able to dick around with buttons - speeding up the animation or slowing it down, altering the colour sets etc. Wonderful.

 

[zenosparadox]

When the sword slides into the Z. Magic.

Can't believe I had to scroll to the 2nd page to find this. Glad you posted it at least!

 

[MissCauthon]

Doom and Everquest.

 

[To Far Away Times]

Lots of great ones in this thread, but Megaman 2 gets my pick.

 

[Synless]

MGS4, Snake at the cemetary.

This.

Also this
http://youtu.be/l7o32Mau8QE

 

[Dragon Puncher]

Yup

also Flower on PS3 had a great menu.

Came to post this. Thatgamecompany makes great simplistic title screens. Journey is real great as well.

 

[batrush]

SMT: Nocturne

This.