Developer Naughty Dog nailed a perfect opening sequence in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.
Everything you need to know about a game can be found in the opening scene. It is a contract with the player that communicates important information about the characters, setting, emotions, story, and gameplay. From the first 15 minutes, you should be able to tell if this game is for you. Some games do this exceptionally well while others drown you in boring tutorials or heavy dialogue scenes where nothing happens. Only the best hit a perfect balance that makes the player yearn for more. I can think of no better example than developer Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Hit the jump for more!
