I appreciate when a developer puts a lot of thought and effort into a great, immersive title screen. Everything from the look and sound can be crafted to create something so much more than a simple menu, and can really set the tone of a game. Two of my favorites just so happen to be some of the greatest games of all time.
First is Metroid Prime. I thought about giving this to Super Metroid (which also had an amazing title screen), but Metroid Prime was the game that flipped the Metroid series on it's head. Prior to release, this game was hyped to the moon, and yet there was much uncertainty on if a 1st person Metroid could even work (Spoiler: It does). The first time I booted up the game and arrived at the title screen, I knew I was about to experience something that was unlike anything that came before it.
Second is Metal Gear Solid 4. I mean, what more needs to be said? The game is a masterpiece. But what I really love about the game's title screen is how much of a story it tells, especially once you have completed the game. The artistic direction and music come together to set a mood that gives me chills to this day, and is easily one of the greatest title screens ever in gaming.
What about you, SW? What are your favorite title screens in gaming history?
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