Most Epic game this gen

[teh_Canape]

Jazz Jackrabbit. 'nuff said

on a serious note, I'd say Bioshock, especially Bioshock 2 (it's just how it ranks up with me, so, please, at least have the decency to wait until I zip up my asbestos suit)

the first one for it's truly awesome setting and how well it handled the environment as well as the atmosphere of a city fallen into shit from it's former glory, and the story is just something else

but the second one for it's portrayal of the same city gone to shit after it got a new "management" and showed how people in need would blindly follow a "prophet" even to their death

besides, bioshock 2 does a pretty cool job not only at showing the city after it's decay (you know, even later =P), but also at showing how Ryan made it and what made him do it (in more detail, that is)

and also, I think it was pretty cool seeing how the little sisters see the city, I'd like to see more of that

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*zziiiiipppp*

 

[Kaboose the Moose]

The only problem I have is the definition of 'epic' in itself. What necessarily are the ingredients of an 'epic game?'. Coz, Little Big Planet was a fantastical, side-splitting, fun game in co-op, Alan Wake had me gripping my controller for dear life, Fable III made me smile no extent and Heavy Rain got me involved with the story. God of War III had me fist bumping the air, though Kratos...is as always...a dick.

I suppose a good middle ground for me..is Uncharted 2. It pretty much had everything..and I guess, that's epic?

 

[xXGeckoXx]

I'd have to put my vote in for Fallout 3/New Vegas, take your pick.

Fallout 3. Incredible world created by Bethesda. The choice t take a quintessentially west America series to the east with a new twist but the old fallout style (-ish minus funny but Plus depressive epic) was a huge change that really made the game unique even amongst fallouts.

 

[Baron von Blitztank]

Probably going with God of War 3.
Most epic moments go to:

Spoiler

-Fighting Poseidon as a huge water/horse/crab/rock whilst riding a Titan and then beating him to death from HIS point of view
-Having a Tug of war with Hades (Who is essentially, Satan) until you RIP HIS SOUL OUT
-Decapitating a still alive Helios with your BARE-(EFF)ING-HANDS
-Killing Chronos by yourself WHILST KEEPING YOUR NORMAL SIZE!

 

[Ziltoid]

Bioshock for me, although GOW3 and the Mass Effect series are up there.

 

[Wayneguard]

I'm gonna go with the two mass effects.

 

[C95J]

I'd have to put my vote in for Fallout 3/New Vegas, take your pick.

Both?

But if I had to choose F3 because I have played much more of it the F:NV.

That or Viva Pinata...

 

[Jfswift]

I agree on Mass Effect but I feel that one really deserves that award. Not only was the storytelling great but the ending of the game really was well.. epic. It's one of the few games that made me stop and think, weighing the consequences of my actions. I loved it.

 

[Jabberwock xeno]

Halo series.

I think that "Epic" is gthe only proper way to define it; everything seems like an epic quest, even the music.

 

[Choppaduel]

If we're talking console exclusives then I believe Crackdown is the most epic of this console generation.

 

[omicron1]

Unreal Tournament III. Seriously, it was made by Epic. How much more epic can you get than that?

Joking aside, one must consider the definition of "epic." Generally, I find it means things like "Grand," "Momentous," and "Serious." "Epic" is a do-or-die fight against truly overwhelming odds - a nemesis that could crush you between his fingers; an army the size of the Soviet Union. It is journeys across vast plains, treks over lofty mountains, and voyages across oceans. It is the feeling of being insignificant and tiny, in a huge world, and still making a difference.
Using that definition, I'd say Mass Effect comes close, Mass Effect 2 is slightly farther away (It doesn't feel as epic as Mass Effect 1!), and honestly, Dragon Age probably takes the crown. Red Dead Redemption is also pretty epic (just based on screenshots), and so is The Elder Scrolls 4.)

But, based solely on the music, I have to say that when Skyrim comes out, it is going to be the most epic thing ever...

 

[Frozen Donkey Wheel2]

Most definitely God of War III.

Spoiler: Highlights include....(spoilers)

-Kill a gigantic sea-beast/Posiden monster, causing a Biblical flood to consume the entire planet.
-Killing Hades by ripping his soul right out of his body and releasing all the dead souls from Hades.
-Ripping a conscious Helios's head right off his shoulders and using it as a flashlight.
-Gutting Chronos from the inside and stabbing him in the face with the force of a mountain.
-Murdering Zeus and Gaia, almost simultaneously.
-Ending the FREAKIN' WORLD.

 

[Another]

I'll go out on a limb and say Bayonetta.

Was the story epic? No

But, the combat system, ohhhh the combat. It made every move you did seem glorious.

 

[Le_Lisra]

I don't really see what is "epic" about most of the games named.. though quite a few are rather good games, mind.

God of War 3, though I despise the series, fits my idea of epic rather well, as do the related games Darksiders, Dante's Inferno and even Bayonetta.

Epic is about sth being big, huge, downright enormous and then something massive crushing it. Like when in the second LodR movie the riders crush the white hand army. Like a Blind Guardian song.

Half-Life 2 and its episodes had some very epic feel to it at times, as did the halo series (especially what I've seen of reach), "the total war" games..

Bioshock, for example, is a cool game, but besides the glimpses of the size of rapture through the windows I don't feel much epicness going on..

Edit:
Walking on the citadel in ME1 was beyond epic.

 

[gigastar]

You shouldnt ask this question, yet, or maybe even at all. I predict a flame war or 2 as this thread goes on with two or more people arguing about thier choices.

BTW this gen is not over yet.

On topic- Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of the Two Worlds (FTW. Yes, really)

 

[Serving UpSmiles]

Is this the only place where i can say Halo Reach is the best game of the generation? yay!

 

[DeadlyYellow]

Unreal Tournament III. Seriously, it was made by Epic. How much more epic can you get than that?

I salute you good sir, for making the same joke I intended.

Though I was debating between using UT3 or Gears of War.

 

[feather240]

I'll go out on a limb and say Bayonetta.

Was the story epic? No

But, the combat system, ohhhh the combat. It made every move you did seem glorious.

I think you would like Batman: AA.

 

[Another]

I'll go out on a limb and say Bayonetta.

Was the story epic? No

But, the combat system, ohhhh the combat. It made every move you did seem glorious.

I think you would like Batman: AA.

Considering I've played it through three times. Yes, I do think I would like it.

Seriously though Batman was one of the best games this gen too.