This might sound a bit random, but Cyberpunk 2077 has this sort of warmup sound that plays through the game startup sequence that always gets me relaxed or psyched up to play. Another example is the title song in Trails from Zero. Calms me every time.
Whether it’s a sound effect, music, or a loading screen, is there a game that does this for you immediately when you open it?
The valve game loading sound
One of my best gaming experiences is when you boot up Half Life Alyx. It has a giant and fully 3D model of the bald dude with the valve on his head and he does the slow turn at the end of the iconic music.
Not only is it a killer intro, but it’s one I felt like I’ve poured so many hours into valve titles to receive in what feels like its best and final form.
Mechwarrior games take the trophy
Reactor online.
Sensors online.
Weapons online.
All systems nominal.
Persona 5’s title screen, feels like the characters are all waiting for the player to start the game and do some shenanigans.
Persona 4’s title screen makes me feel emotional just listening to it. I played that game at a particular time in my life and that music just gets it going. Persona 3 FES’ as well, actually, 5’s isn’t nearly as like… emotional
Yeah, P5’s title is more anticipatory than the pensive mood of the other games. Although Sunset Bridge hits me hard now after playing through Royal.
Fallout. The one that comes to mind is the Fallout 4 menu music, but I’ve gotten that feeling with nearly all their games.
The old school PS jingle is the ultimate gaming warmup sound for me 🤌🏼 absolute vibes
The Gameboy Advance startup sound never fails to activate my neurons either.
