The Aggie Awards – The Best Adventure Games of 2022 page 11
Best Acting (Voice or Live Action): Return to Monkey Island
Return to Monkey Island won the Aggie Award for Best Acting (Voice or Live Action) due to its exceptional voice-acting performances. The game's cast brought their characters to life with charm and authenticity. Every character was expertly portrayed from Guybrush Threepwood's witty quips to the evil LeChuck's menacing taunts. The voice acting was particularly impressive given the large amount of dialogue in the game, with every line delivered with enthusiasm and nuance. The actors behind the characters clearly understood their roles and the world of Monkey Island, resulting in one of the most captivating and enjoyable voice acting performances in any adventure game.
Runners-Up:
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow
Readers’ Choice: The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow won the Readers' Choice Aggie Award for Best Acting (Voice or Live Action) because of its exceptional voice acting that adds to the game's immersive experience. The game is a folk horror adventure that takes place in rural Victorian England, and the voice acting, sound effects, and background music are all used to great effect in creating a frightening atmosphere that draws the player in. The game's protagonist, Thomasina Bateman, is well-voiced and animated, making her feel like a real partner on the adventure. The supporting characters are also animated with great care, and the sound design, including voice acting, sound effects, and background music, is top-notch. The voice acting imbues the characters with emotion, heightening the player's empathy. The music in particular is appropriate to the scenes where it is used and significantly impacts pulling the player into the story. The voice acting in The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is a standout feature, which is why it won the Readers' Choice Aggie Award for Best Acting (Voice or Live Action).
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