Property of League of Legends developer Riot Games, as reported by [email protected]‘Spider-Axe’retracted a proposed change to Akali’s voice actor following community backlash. Rogue Assassin received a brand new set of hits in the public beta of the popular MOBA game, and it sparked a backlash.
Originally voiced by Krizia Bajo, Akali has always been known for her serious yet brash nature. However, with the arrival of Star Guardian Akali, voiced by Ashley Burch, Riot clearly felt it was time to lay down the baseline vocal lines. It didn’t sit well with a significant portion of the community, with players taking to social media to express their displeasure.
Best known in the gaming world for her roles as Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn), Chloe Price (Life is Strange), Tiny Tina (Borderlands) and Viper (Valorant), it’s generally agreed that Burch is a perfect fit for the new Game. . Appearing from Star Guardian, Basses’ voice best matches the former Kinkou Order assassin.
“Love the original VO,” writes Reddit user “lkso.” “Her voice seems more suited to Akali; he is serious and intense. The new one is too sarcastic and bored. Meanwhile, “moodRubicund” says Burch’s portrayal is “too much of a Hollywood action hero for me.” You can hear a comparison for yourself below.
New Voiceover Comparison by Akali Leagueoflegends
According to Spideraxe’s report, Star Guardian Akali will continue to be voiced by Burch, while the original Bass lines will be retained elsewhere. Needless to say, it’s great to see how Riot responds to community feedback.
Source : The Load Out
