I know your thinking its not much, nor does it add to a game but for me, nothing gets me more settled than a great title screen. The combination of music, video or even static image can really set the mood and many times just leave me hanging on the Press Start screen. Ive heard recently that some games (GTAIV) for example dont even have title screens and its just one long load from the dashboard till you're playing. Gotta say, i hope thats a trend thats not catching on. Anyway, here are mine.
Zone of the Enders 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veJbEttVj8w
(I couldnt find the actual title screen but the real is very similar, except with an image). I think its the music that gets me. It feels like its drawing me in and whatever lies beyond the Press Start screen is going to be some disturbing stuff.
Mass Effect 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZYJZGXJpas
Easily biowares best. The music gives off a depressing atmosphere and when coupled with the shot of the Earth and Moon, it feels really lonely. I loved that.
Ocarina of Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-jQuZmQYE
How can this not be mentioned? I like how the first thing you hear is epona galloping and link comes into the scenes moments later. That is of course coupled with the fantastic scenary and original music. My favourite out of the 3.
I would have liked to put Blue Dragon up there but i cant find a video. I was looking at it today in HD and it looks amazing.
So what are your favourites?
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