The hot topic buzzing in the Smite realm revolves around whether Hi-Rez should hire new voice actors for Agni and Thanatos—the voices provided by a controversial figure—in the game’s sequel, Smite 2.
Summary
- In TheUndiscoverer’s original post, there’s a clear call for replacing the voice of characters Agni and Thanatos—currently sporting the vocal talents of Scott Freeman.
- Not all responses are in total agreement, reflecting diverse perspectives in the player community.
- However, the majority leans towards a change, advocating for a more PR-friendly move and a brighter future for Smite 2.
Community Sentiment
According to thrilled gamer SUPERB-tadpole, the idea of replacing the voice actors would be “an even more justified move”, reflecting the overall positive sentiment towards a change. Aspiana too chimed in, saying that Hi-Rez “literally has to do this, unless they’re dumb enough to hire Scott again.”
Counter Arguments?
Contrary to popular sentiment, Automata1nM0tion argues that this movement is a by-product of an unprecedented “outrage culture” and calls us to separate the art from the artist, reflecting a need to focus more on improving the game features than on taking PR decisions.
Remembering The Game Changers
The clock’s ticking and fans are reminiscing the golden days with player Drummer_jes reminiscing about Agni’s former voice,-quote being ‘Make it rain! Make it rain!’ . This adds a pinch of nostalgia to the burning discussion, keeping the players connected to the game’s roots, even as they contemplate a potential change of voice.
Whether you’re a long-term fan or a new comer, it’s indisputable that the voice behind a character plays a substantial role in the gaming experience. In the end, the decisions made by Hi-Rez regarding this issue in Smite 2 might just determine the game’s future relationship with its player base.
