You can't have a great video game without awesome characters to go along with the fluid gameplay and gorgeous graphics, so what about those brilliant character introductions which we've never been able to forget? They may have presented a type of character we couldn't have previously imagined, the intro itself may have pushed the cinematic bounds of the video game medium, or it may just be an often copied but rarely bettered iconic moment. Whether it was their very first outing or their epic return for a sequel, these 12 character intros are without question the most epic and awesome in gaming history. We've got ridiculous pizza-based introductions, endearing robots voiced by comedy greats, convincing arguments for video games as art, classic beat em' ups, one of comic lore's most beloved characters, and every thrilling, revelatory moment in between. It's time to look at 12 video games (and their respective characters) who had what it takes to knock it out of the park from minute one, and in most cases, these games didn't let up until they passed the finish line. Did we miss out any classic video game intros of your favourite characters? Let us know in the comments below!