Best cinematic in a game?

[Rakewell]

Best all time, X-com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0Cm3N_n6k
For a modern game, DoW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFkFo5SBx-g

Yup. That DOW intro is outstanding. DOW II isn't so bad either:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QmsNZ6fj3Q&feature=related

 

[Zenoth]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAy1IMLMH00

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TucCAniiKLw

 

[Wyndru]

Double Dribble, the dunks

I remember the Diablo 2 cinematics really impressing me when that game came out. I extracted the videos, converted them and placed them on a DVD with a menu and chapters (I was really into learning about DVD authoring at the time lol).

My roommates probably thought I was such a tool when I had them watch it.

 

[cecco]

Off the top of my head... I'll have to go with Dawn of War.

 

[CottonRabbit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Nf-m6WGl4

Too bad it's a trailer for an mmo that will look nothing like it.

 

[dud]

Homeworld

 

[Baasha]

I think the ending cinematic for Dante's Inferno was incredible:

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDNoXQidmF8&feature=related (WARNING: NSFW)

Wonder if they're making a sequel. It says "To be continued..." but I think the game didn't sell all that well.

 

[magomago]

The ones that come to mind is Ace Combat 4 and Thief 2. Graphics dont have to be fancy for its time...and the cinematics in both games really capture the feeling well.

 

[DangerAardvark]

The original WOW intro still holds up as one of the most detailed cinematics ever.

 

[RavenSEAL]

FFXIII(Full 1080P) and FFXII(720p) are some of the most amazing cut scenes i have seen. Specially FFXIII, you can see their freaking pores for god's sake.

 

[Malak]

Hellgate: London did definitely have good cinematics. Warhammer Online had a good cinematic too. My personal favorite is the intro to Killzone 2.

 

[Dumac]

Ending of Shadow of the Colossus was pretty good

(console game, but still)

 

[MustangSVT]

Samurai Shodown 2

 

[shortylickens]

Dawn of War is great, but nothing beats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxoqmW8j8cY

Actually, black and white is pretty awesome too,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPCLhaNA4-E

 

[lupi]

first wow game or one of the mechwarrior titles.

for limited cinematics used as part of gameplay, coh.

 

[Bateluer]

Actually, black and white is pretty awesome too,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPCLhaNA4-E

Man, I wish someone would make a good 'God' simulator game. B&W2 was pretty disappointing.

 

[DucatiMonster696]

Dawn of War is great, but nothing beats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxoqmW8j8cY

Actually, black and white is pretty awesome too,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPCLhaNA4-E

The top one is Bad Mojo not DOW.

Oh and here is the making of Bad Mojo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2mjcpaNtgw&feature=related

That was one weird but interesting game.

 

[Tristicus]

L4D opening cinematic was epic when it was first shown.

 

[Fenixgoon]

starcraft 2's intro was pretty sweet, but the "ghosts of the past" trailer was also pretty epic (even with a mix of both full-fledged CGI and in-game cut scenes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23KlT-MCD-4

 

[NikolaeVarius]

The DOW intro was great, but the inner 40k in me is annoyed by a ton of the fluff discrepancies.

My favorite cinematic in a game has to be the ending to Metal Gear Solid 3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzp39LizZVw

One of the very few cinematic to essentially make me want to tear up. Second would be the ending to FFX.

I can think of more in a bit.

 

[Rifter]

FF VII when emerald weapons first attacked the town.

 

[Elcs]

The DOW intro was great, but the inner 40k in me is annoyed by a ton of the fluff discrepancies.

My favorite cinematic in a game has to be the ending to Metal Gear Solid 3.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzp39LizZVw

One of the very few cinematic to essentially make me want to tear up. Second would be the ending to FFX.

I can think of more in a bit.

Indeed...

I mean one Space Marine could have in most likelihood wiped out that entire Ork force in the intro. To lose a Dreadnaught with Assault Cannon and a Predator would be almost unheard of except against the hardiest and plentiful of foes.

That's why the Dawn of War II intro 'slightly' pips the Dawn of War 1 in my book.

Homeworld... can't really class this as a cinematic I guess. The whole introduction, first mission, second mission and return to your 'homeworld' is just amazing. The sum of it's parts is what makes it so awe inspiring, emotional and other exciting, descriptive words.

 

[shortylickens]

FF VII when emerald weapons first attacked the town.

Emerald weapon never attacked anything. It was Ultima Weapon.

Emerald and Ruby couldnt have any story parts because they were special add-ons for the American version. The Japanese never saw them.
Which is probably just as well cuz they were so annoying you could go insane just thinking about them.

 

[Rifter]

Emerald weapon never attacked anything. It was Ultima Weapon.

Emerald and Ruby couldnt have any story parts because they were special add-ons for the American version. The Japanese never saw them.
Which is probably just as well cuz they were so annoying you could go insane just thinking about them.

yes it did, look at about 1:30 in this vid, comes out of water and attacked town, then gets shot with big gun and goes underwater where you can fight him later

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkFocGy0Alk

 

[Joemonkey]

It's old enough that I'll let this go so new members can participate.

I still say Hellgate: London: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usouR9WV9OE&fmt=18

KT

I never played it and can't find anywhere to download/buy it legitimately any more. Is it even still possible to buy?