So when was the last time a game really blew you away?

[Salnax]

Most recently: A Link Between Worlds. The Thieves' Hideout really stood out in particular, simply by boiling down the aspects of a Zelda dungeon into a purified form.

A game that almost did that more recently was Super Mario 3D World, which I only finally beat a little while back. It was great, but despite some awesome moments, it didn't have quite the same impact.