Opening Minutes
Some games spend an hour carefully introducing themselves. Others hand you a sword, open a door, and basically say, “Good luck, nerd.” (shoutout to all my Elden Lords!) A great opening can set the tone immediately, whether it’s a ridiculous action sequence, an incredible first location, or a tutorial clever enough that you don’t realize you’re being taught anything.
On a scale of 1–10, how important are a game’s opening minutes to your overall first impression?
1 = “Take your time. I’ll give it a chance.”
10 = “You’ve got 15 minutes. Impress me.”
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First impressions aren’t everything, but some openings absolutely nail it. Which game had you hooked almost immediately? 