Most hyped game this gen that lived up to your expectations (or beyond)

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Super Mario Galaxy. The hype was stellar, but the game still managed to blow my mind. It's one of the finest I have ever experienced.

Bioshock, Xenoblade, Monster Hunter Tri, Mass Effect 2, Bayonetta, Uncharted 2, and Metroid Prime 3 are up there as well.