Worst voice acting ever?

[gilmir]

This is probably the worst voice acting I ever experienced in a video game.
I'm really glad there's an option to mute all voice lines as otherwise I wouldn't be able to play on after the first five minutes or so. It's really, really cringy and obviously unprofessional.
Did the devs press gang their friends and families to read the lines against their will? Sounds like it...

[OsuCelsius]

I really think the voices are a nice addition

[Xgpmcnp]

I disagree. The voice acting needs more love, for sure, but the parts that are currently in work just fine. Some lines (Nani the ♥♥♥♥? especially.) are weird but for this price point it's easily shruggable.

This game has neither great nor terrible voice acting, and could become even better from improved VA through more unique dialogue lines, but it does just fine with what it has.

[Ogami]

You never experienced bad voice acting if you think this is really bad.
Bath your ears in the glory of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bangt7d9vGA


And yes, that was a released game.
And there are quiet a few of those from that time.
Voice acting nowadays may be weaker sometimes or even have 1-2 voices that dont fit but its MILES ahead of what we had 20 years ago on the regular.

[dusty]

nah, it's fine. if i'm gonna criticise it, it's because the game needed more, and the fact that Shinji didn't have a VA

[hotmailcompany52]

Originally posted by Dizz:

nah, it's fine. if i'm gonna criticise it, it's because the game needed more, and the fact that Shinji didn't have a VA

Demons just project their voice into your head ;P

[Stahlfrau]

I wouldn't say it is unprofessional. Cringy, for sure, but not unprofessional. And the cringe fits with the rest of the game, with its over-the-top world, characters and story. They complete the insane vaporwave aesthetic of Paradise Killer, which is the reason that I won't be able to forget this game, even though the actual "detective work" and mysteries are subpar.

[Goby]

Whaaaat the actors fit perfectly

[JKC]

This is how someone reveals they're too young to remember when good voice acting in games was a rare and mystical event.

Weirdly high standards, maybe? Or possibly a complaint about the editing style, which is a legitimate complaint I suppose. Especially if one isn't used to visual novel-style voice work. The repetition of clipped lines might be annoying to the uninitiated.

The quality of the acting itself is pretty exceptional, in my opinion. For what they have to work with, the actors are giving charming and evocative performances. If they ever produce a fully-voiced version or sequel, maybe we'll have a different conversation.

[GoldSkulltulaHunter]

The VA is great! It'snot supposed to sound natural or life-like. It's deliberately over-the-top, just like the character design and everything else. It fits the game perfectly.