Will Zelda games ever have voice overs??

[QUOTE="YellowOneKinobi"][QUOTE="BrunoBRS"] but still... :P actually ganon's skin seems grey, carbonized. and no mohawk.Sik_kid_pk

Mr.T speaks like a thug?

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That's completely false. Mario had voice acting in both 64 and Sunshine, which wasn't good at all in the latter. Starfox had voice acting since N64, F-Zero had voices, new Punch Out, Battalion Wars, Fire Emblem and ... pretty much everything that needed it. DK and Kirby obviously don't need it, that was pretty much one reason why Sonic went downhill, (even though also Epic Yarn had VA where it fit) and Zelda is really the only exception. And it certainly won't kill anybody to read a couple of lines once in a hour...

At this point I really can't imagine the series with voice acting and to me, it's fine as it is. VA could go wrong and any game that ends up like Assassines Creed is inferior by default, when it ONLY has voice acting and I can't read at my own faster pace and have endure uninteresting dialogue that I can't skip.

lazyathew

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[QUOTE="YellowOneKinobi"] I've also always pictured him to be well educated and well spoken. Not one that would speak like a thug, for lack of a better word.BrunoBRS

Mr.T speaks like a thug?

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[QUOTE="YellowOneKinobi"] I've also always pictured him to be well educated and well spoken. Not one that would speak like a thug, for lack of a better word.BrunoBRS

Mr.T speaks like a thug?

Voice acting doesn't fit the Zelda theme, and I prefer to come up with my voices and tones in my head to cast the characters rather than have them be spoon fed to me, particularly for the Zelda series. It doesn't need itwiifan001

[QUOTE="YellowOneKinobi"][QUOTE="BrunoBRS"] but still... :P actually ganon's skin seems grey, carbonized. and no mohawk.Sik_kid_pk

Mr.T speaks like a thug?

I don't think it need a voice over, Link and Zelda are silent for a reason. But you never know what Nintendo might do

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[QUOTE="locopatho"] [QUOTE="wiifan001"]Voice acting doesn't fit the Zelda theme, and I prefer to come up with my voices and tones in my head to cast the characters rather than have them be spoon fed to me, particularly for the Zelda series. It doesn't need itwiifan001

If Zelda were a text-based series, then everybody could have their own interpretation of the world. You might find the colorful graphics to fit for the series, but others don't, so a text-based game would allow for everyone to have their own "correct" interpretation in their head, colorful or not, right?

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[QUOTE="wiifan001"][QUOTE="locopatho"] Maybe Zelda should be a text based game, that way we wouldn't have to be "spoon fed" colourful graphics and catchy music either :roll: VGobbsesser

If Zelda were a text-based series, then everybody could have their own interpretation of the world. You might find the colorful graphics to fit for the series, but others don't, so a text-based game would allow for everyone to have their own "correct" interpretation in their head, colorful or not, right?

:wink:

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[QUOTE="wiifan001"] Really Loco, really? -_- Catchy music and colorful graphics fit Zelda. Voice acting wouldn't.BrunoBRS

If Zelda were a text-based series, then everybody could have their own interpretation of the world. You might find the colorful graphics to fit for the series, but others don't, so a text-based game would allow for everyone to have their own "correct" interpretation in their head, colorful or not, right?

:wink:

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"][QUOTE="VGobbsesser"]

If Zelda were a text-based series, then everybody could have their own interpretation of the world. You might find the colorful graphics to fit for the series, but others don't, so a text-based game would allow for everyone to have their own "correct" interpretation in their head, colorful or not, right?

:wink:

locopatho

I really can't imagine it. It would be too weird to have Link talk. Samus talking wasn't bad, it was just what she was saying haha.

I really can't imagine it. It would be too weird to have Link talk. Samus talking wasn't bad, it was just what she was saying haha.

fluffy_kins

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I really can't imagine it. It would be too weird to have Link talk. Samus talking wasn't bad, it was just what she was saying haha.

Sik_kid_pk

But still, Link doesn't need to speak just because the game has voice acting.

[QUOTE="wiifan001"][QUOTE="locopatho"] Maybe Zelda should be a text based game, that way we wouldn't have to be "spoon fed" colourful graphics and catchy music either :roll: VGobbsesser

If Zelda were a text-based series, then everybody could have their own interpretation of the world. You might find the colorful graphics to fit for the series, but others don't, so a text-based game would allow for everyone to have their own "correct" interpretation in their head, colorful or not, right?

:wink:

I have a funny feeling that if that Zelda cartoon was never released everyone opinions would be vastly different.

I have a funny feeling that if that Zelda cartoon was never released everyone opinions would be vastly different.

epicman129

The series been around too long to make any real big changes to its "soul" which is having no voice overs.

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[QUOTE="wiifan001"] Really Loco, really? -_- Catchy music and colorful graphics fit Zelda. Voice acting wouldn't.wiifan001

If Zelda were a text-based series, then everybody could have their own interpretation of the world. You might find the colorful graphics to fit for the series, but others don't, so a text-based game would allow for everyone to have their own "correct" interpretation in their head, colorful or not, right?

:wink:

So, question to the anti-voice-acting folks... what if they added voice acting, but gave an option at the beginning for people who only want to read text that would turn off voice-acting? Then everybody's happy, right? Would that be ok? Just curious..

So, question to the anti-voice-acting folks... what if they added voice acting, but gave an option at the beginning for people who only want to read text that would turn off voice-acting? Then everybody's happy, right? Would that be ok? Just curious..

GamerForca

I have a funny feeling that if that Zelda cartoon was never released everyone opinions would be vastly different.

epicman129

Because a spinoff from ages ago is totally an accurate indicator of what voice acting they would have post-2011 right?

[QUOTE="wiifan001"][QUOTE="VGobbsesser"] Well it's a good thing we've many different art styles over Zelda throughout the years, as well as catchy music This whole "entirely text based series" is not a legit argument to what I'm saying. Real voice acting wouldn't fit the Zelda universe. Puzzles do, the music does, bosses, items, etc. all contribute to the Zelda universe. VOICE ACTING DOESN'T, and it would be a bad time if it did.locopatho

From Satoru Iwata in an issue of Nintendo Power: "It would break the image of Link to have him speak." He went on to explain that none of the other characters should speak if Link is silent because it would be an "off mixture."

My above point is logical. IT'S ALWAYS LOGICAL WITH THE WIIFAN001. Anyways, I highly doubt you're not purchasing Skyward Sword due to lack of voice acting.

But isn't it great though? Nintendo gets what they want, and I get what I want. Everyone important to me gets what they want. :)

And I doubt you're not buying Skyward Sword because of the lack of voice acting...I don't think anyone is for that reason.

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="wiifan001"] Typing an illogical point in CAPS doesn't make it better I'm afraid :(wiifan001

From Satoru Iwata in an issue of Nintendo Power: "It would break the image of Link to have him speak." He went on to explain that none of the other characters should speak if Link is silent because it would be an "off mixture."

My above point is logical. IT'S ALWAYS LOGICAL WITH THE WIIFAN001. Anyways, I highly doubt you're not purchasing Skyward Sword due to lack of voice acting.

But isn't it great though? Nintendo gets what they want, and I get what I want. Everyone important to me gets what they want. :)

And I doubt you're not buying Skyward Sword because of the lack of voice acting...I don't think anyone is for that reason.

lmao wowwwwww, someone puts themselves up on a pedestal dont they :P

From Satoru Iwata in an issue of Nintendo Power:"It would break the image of Link to have him speak." He went on to explain that none of the other characters should speak if Link is silent because it would be an "off mixture."

wiifan001

Somebody needs to hand that man a copy of Half-Life 2.

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="wiifan001"] Typing an illogical point in CAPS doesn't make it better I'm afraid :(wiifan001

From Satoru Iwata in an issue of Nintendo Power: "It would break the image of Link to have him speak." He went on to explain that none of the other characters should speak if Link is silent because it would be an "off mixture."

My above point is logical. IT'S ALWAYS LOGICAL WITH THE WIIFAN001. .

I agree with the consensus here. It would take away from the charm of the game if they had tons of voice actors.

If it ain't broken, why fix it.

Somebody needs to hand that man a copy of Half-Life 2.

GamerForca

Half Life, Bioshock, and Portal are all "off mixtures" and their voice acting is credited as some of the best in the business. Iwata is just being too conservative in this respect.meetroid8

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From Satoru Iwata in an issue of Nintendo Power:"It would break the image of Link to have him speak." He went on to explain that none of the other characters should speak if Link is silent because it would be an "off mixture."

GamerForca

Somebody needs to hand that man a copy of Half-Life 2.

Me...or Iwata?

wiifan001

While I do not want to see voiceovers, I voted yes because I think Nintendo will eventually cave-in to the pressure of modern convention.

If Nintendo do put VA in the Zelda games I doubt they will give Link a voice as he dosen't "speak" in any Zelda game, he just stands there listening to everyone else. The only things I would worry about are the voice actors for Zelda and Ganon, if they got them wrong it could ruin the whole series.

Voice acting for a Zelda game wouldn't hurt, as long as everyone but Link can talk. A game without voice acting is starting to become a thing of the past, I am not going to lie, I was kind of annoyed at twilight princess with the lack of voice acting. Handheld games is one thing but what today generations of games that should be implemented in their games, just find some good voice actors. That was the same with final fantasy, Squarenix dedicated their time with the actors so it wouldn't sound awkard when hearing them talk, in my opinion Final Fantasy Advent Children was a perfect example.

Voice acting for a Zelda game wouldn't hurt, as long as everyone but Link can talk. A game without voice acting is starting to become a thing of the past, I am not going to lie, I was kind of annoyed at twilight princess with the lack of voice acting. Handheld games is one thing but what today generations of games that should be implemented in their games, just find some good voice actors. That was the same with final fantasy, Squarenix dedicated their time with the actors so it wouldn't sound awkard when hearing them talk, in my opinion Final Fantasy Advent Children was a perfect example.

Melchezdek

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="wiifan001"] Typing an illogical point in CAPS doesn't make it better I'm afraid :(wiifan001

From Satoru Iwata in an issue of Nintendo Power: "It would break the image of Link to have him speak." He went on to explain that none of the other characters should speak if Link is silent because it would be an "off mixture."

My above point is logical. IT'S ALWAYS LOGICAL WITH THE WIIFAN001. Anyways, I highly doubt you're not purchasing Skyward Sword due to lack of voice acting.

But isn't it great though? Nintendo gets what they want, and I get what I want. Everyone important to me gets what they want. :)

And I doubt you're not buying Skyward Sword because of the lack of voice acting...I don't think anyone is for that reason.

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locopatho

From Satoru Iwata in an issue of Nintendo Power: "It would break the image of Link to have him speak." He went on to explain that none of the other characters should speak if Link is silent because it would be an "off mixture."

My above point is logical. IT'S ALWAYS LOGICAL WITH THE WIIFAN001. Anyways, I highly doubt you're not purchasing Skyward Sword due to lack of voice acting.

But isn't it great though? Nintendo gets what they want, and I get what I want. Everyone important to me gets what they want. :)

And I doubt you're not buying Skyward Sword because of the lack of voice acting...I don't think anyone is for that reason.

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="wiifan001"]

From Satoru Iwata in an issue of Nintendo Power: "It would break the image of Link to have him speak." He went on to explain that none of the other characters should speak if Link is silent because it would be an "off mixture."

My above point is logical. IT'S ALWAYS LOGICAL WITH THE WIIFAN001. Anyways, I highly doubt you're not purchasing Skyward Sword due to lack of voice acting.

But isn't it great though? Nintendo gets what they want, and I get what I want. Everyone important to me gets what they want. :)

And I doubt you're not buying Skyward Sword because of the lack of voice acting...I don't think anyone is for that reason.

wiifan001

Charles Martinet should voice Link.

They should do it for every character except Link.

While I do not want to see voiceovers, I voted yes because I think Nintendo will eventually cave-in to the pressure of modern convention.

Bubble_Man