The Best Acting Performances In Video Game History

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The best acting performances in a video game help take a game’s story to another level or sometimes can make it an awful experience. Stories in games are starting to rival movies with their acting and cinematics.

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Some performances are unforgettable. Let’s look over some of the best performances in video games.

This is one of the many stellar quotes from Andrew Ryan of Bioshock, and it still gives me chills. Armin Shimerman gives a flawless performance. The performance has depth and range.

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TROY BAKER – JOEL MILLER (THE LAST OF US)

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It would be criminal to only mention Troy Baker’s performance without Ashley Johnson’s. If Joel or Ellie had a mediocre performance, The Last of Us wouldn’t have flown as high as it has.

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I never disliked Kratos, but as I grew older, I realized that Kratos was a product of his time. He was cool and edgy. I could tell he would fade away because that style of writing was losing popularity, not to mention that he had killed everyone.

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Metal Gear Solid was the first game I played where I thought, ‘This is like a movie.’ It had a lot of voice acting, which was rare at the time. David Hayter’s gruff, distinct voice made you feel like you were playing the coolest action hero.

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Geralt is a character that poses a challenge when portraying him accurately. He may come across as a coarse and disgruntled individual, but there lies a greater depth within Geralt.

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The Best Acting Performances In Video Game History

The best acting performances in a video game help take a game’s story to another level or sometimes can make it an awful experience. Stories in games are starting to rival movies with their acting and cinematics.

Some performances are unforgettable. Let’s look over some of the best performances in video games.

This is one of the many stellar quotes from Andrew Ryan of Bioshock, and it still gives me chills. Armin Shimerman gives a flawless performance. The performance has depth and range.

ARMIN SHIMERMAN – ANDREW RYAN (BIOSHOCK)

TROY BAKER – JOEL MILLER (THE LAST OF US)

Gaming’s favorite gruff dad really left a lasting impression. Seeing Joel’s loss initially made me wonder if he could ever find happiness.

It would be criminal to only mention Troy Baker’s performance without Ashley Johnson’s. If Joel or Ellie had a mediocre performance, The Last of Us wouldn’t have flown as high as it has.

ASHLEY JOHNSON – ELLIE WILLIAMS (THE LAST OF US)

I never disliked Kratos, but as I grew older, I realized that Kratos was a product of his time. He was cool and edgy. I could tell he would fade away because that style of writing was losing popularity, not to mention that he had killed everyone.

CHRISTOPHER JUDGE – KRATOS (GOD OF WAR)

Metal Gear Solid was the first game I played where I thought, ‘This is like a movie.’ It had a lot of voice acting, which was rare at the time. David Hayter’s gruff, distinct voice made you feel like you were playing the coolest action hero.

DAVID HAYTER – SNAKE/BIG BOSS (METAL GEAR SOLID)

Geralt is a character that poses a challenge when portraying him accurately. He may come across as a coarse and disgruntled individual, but there lies a greater depth within Geralt.

DOUG COCKLE – GERALT OF RIVIA (THE WITCHER SERIES)

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