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Finally we come to the best of the best. And fun fact, I had never seen four of the intros in the top 5 before they were nominated. So they sold me without any nostalgia, the sign of great intros.

5. Devil May Cry 5 - Murphiroth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiiW2lKu-og

This intro feels more like a clip from an action movie than a video game. In fact, it handles the action better than most movies of that genre.

But before getting to the main event of the intro, its worth mentioning that this sequence is also really good at portraying believable characters who come across like real people when theyre interacting with each other. Its the combination of the fantastic visual details in their facial expressions, solid voice acting, and the writing that takes the time to focus on such details as having Nero get bothered by second-hand smoke (and the exchange that follows about the vehicle smelling like ass made me like both of the characters).

Of course, we all know why this intro was nominated and its not the fun banter. Its the badass slow-motion when Nero jumps out to shoot up the bad guys in mid-air. Ive seen so many movies, TV shows, and games try to pull off a scene like this to varying degrees of success, but damn they got it right here. Theres a sense of artistry to Neros movements and even the blood splatter from his victims. And its almost hypnotic to watch as the perspective changes along with the spinning vehicle, while objects inside the van float suspended as if in space. And while Nero is the main focus, Nico gets a fun moment too, putting out her cigarette on one of the monsters.

Theres also a really nice attention to detail, such as the neon words Devil May Cry along the side of the van, followed by the number 5 appearing differently as an imprinted number on the vehicle, which is easy to miss. And as the final topper to an outstanding sequence, we see Nero, having done all these crazy stunts, once more bothered by the smoke and sticking his head out the window (followed by an amusing disclaimer).

Its not the kind of game I typically play, but this intro certainly grabs my interest and makes me want to see more of these characters. Great nomination.