Marty Sliva, Author at The Escapist

Opinion

The PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X Reveals Have Been Really Weird So Far

The lead-up to new console launches is always an exciting time. As we get to experience some of the finest games our trusted ...

By Marty SlivaMarch 18, 2020

Opinion

Ori and the Will of the Wisps’ Magic Is in Its Player Freedom

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a fantastic sequel that builds upon the Metroidvania heart of Ori and the Blind Forest ...

By Marty SlivaMarch 18, 2020

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Doom 2016’s Opening Is Bloody and Brutal Perfection

If you’ve ever wondered how a game whose opening narration contains the verbs “RIP AND TEAR” might kick off, you’ll be happy to ...

By Marty SlivaMarch 17, 2020

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Movies & TV

The Clone Wars ‘Unfinished Business’ Shows Just How Close Anakin Is to the Dark Side

This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, episode 7.04, “Unfinished Business.” If anything, “Unfinished Business” succeeds at providing the foundations ...

By Marty SlivaMarch 14, 2020

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Opinion

Chrono Trigger Still Remains an RPG Masterpiece After 25 Years

Some games will be looked back on as a relic of a specific era, and some will truly be able to stand the ...

By Marty SlivaMarch 11, 2020

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Metal Gear Solid 3’s The End Battle Was Generations Ahead of Its Time

This article contains spoilers for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. To be perfectly honest, I could have easily filled this entire column, ...

By Marty SlivaMarch 10, 2020

Movies & TV

The Clone Wars ‘On the Wings of Keeradaks’ Says a Lot with a Little

This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, episode 7.03, “On the Wings of Keeradaks.” The third episode of this final ...

By Marty SlivaMarch 7, 2020

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Opinion

Nintendo Switch at 3 Years Old: The Highs, Lows, and Unknowns

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t have something positive to say about the Nintendo Switch as it blows out the candles ...

By Marty SlivaMarch 4, 2020

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Column

Halo 2’s Arbiter Twist Showed the Space Opera’s War Wasn’t Just Black and White

There are certain video game moments whose power and impact stem from experiencing them at that very specific instant. Context is key, and ...

By Marty SlivaMarch 3, 2020

Movies & TV

The Clone Wars ‘A Distant Echo’ Gives Anakin & Padmé’s Relationship Actual Depth

This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, episode 7.02, “A Distant Echo.” After the season 7 premiere of Star Wars: ...

By Marty SlivaFebruary 29, 2020

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Opinion

Outer Wilds and Telling Lies Made Me Feel Like a Genuine Detective

A good video game has the uncanny ability to make you feel like you’re someone or something other than yourself. But while countless ...

By Marty SlivaFebruary 27, 2020

Column

Forsaken Cainhurst Castle Is Bloodborne’s Most Unforgettable Nightmare

This article contains spoilers for Bloodborne and especially Cainhurst Castle. The night of the hunt has been long and without respite. We’ve spent ...

By Marty SlivaFebruary 25, 2020

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