Storming the beach for the first time in Medal of Honor: Allied Assault back in 2002.

Even though the graphics haven’t aged well (of course), the sound design, the vibration of the controller, the beats in the pacing as you are tossed around in the boat and then thrown overboard. It was all so well done. It was also the first time (that I could recall) where you began the game and had a moment to just “look around” while the boat was heading to the shore but before you had the ability to move.

You look behind you and you see other soldiers, some puking. Someone yells, and you look up as a fighter/bomber screams over you. The controller rumbles as it drops it’s load on the landing craft next to yours, tossing you around. The game took a few moments to let you immerse yourself in the situation before the action started, which I think was an amazing choice.

Anyway, that’s my answer. And yes, I’m old.