Level 7 Do You Hear That Voice In My Head?: Voice-Over for Games

Learning Outcomes

In 1983, Disney released the iconic laserdisc arcade game Dragon’s Lair, which featured some of the first human voices

Game Feedback Voice-Over involves character clips that provide real-time feedback on the player’s performance, replacing or complementing traditional sound effects with spoken phrases to indicate success, failure, or tips.
- What are some examples of this?
Narrative Voice-Over serves to guide players by offering instructions or context for each level or segment of the game, often setting the stage for the gameplay and outlining objectives, found across various game genres.
Dialogue-based voice-over, prevalent in adventure and plot-heavy games, facilitates storytelling and character interaction, providing a dynamic and engaging element to the gaming experience.
Integration with sound effects demonstrates the evolution of voice-over in games, where the spoken word not only enhances gameplay but also seamlessly blends with the game’s auditory landscape for a more immersive experience.