10 Video Games With The Best Opening Sequences

10. Marvel’s Spider-Man

Insomniac’s first foray into the Spider-Man universe takes a page from the silver screen and throws the player into the shoes of everyone’s favourite web-slinger after a brief cinematic introduction.

The game opens in Peter Parker’s dishevelled apartment and, instead of retreading the familiar origin story, picks up with a seasoned Peter struggling to make ends meet as a scientist, whilst also fighting crime as the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.

Peter oozes the energy of an awkward 20-something just learning the ropes of adulthood as he scrambles around his tiny New York studio apartment gathering his gear. After donning his suit he throws himself from the window and makes his way over the rooftops.

Within minutes of starting, the game hands control over to the player and has them swinging through the streets of an exceptionally recreated New York.

The whole sequence from beginning to end just flawlessly introduces the player to Insomniac’s version of Peter Parker and Spider-Man whilst also recreating the nostalgic feeling for even the most casual Spidey fan.