Unique voices or else.
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Unique voices or else.
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posted04/26/2004 12:05 AM (UTC)by
Now, it may be a lot to ask for, but the fact that throughout the MK series, Shao Kahn, Goro, Kintaro, Motaro, Moloch, Sheeva (and to an extent, Drahmin, Scorpion, Cage, Cyrax, Reptile, Nitara and Jax in MKDA) have been the only ones to really have their own unique voices. Sheeva was a good example of this. Her screams in battle sounded completely different than other characters', and she was a standard, playable individual. When any given male characterran toward an enemy, they'd unleash that same steady grunt. Even the cyber-ninjas of MK3 screamed in human voice every now and then.
It was even worse in MK4/Gold. Mostly shared effects (with the exception of Tanya's yells, and Reptile's face-eating). And the new characters in MKG used MK2 voice samples, with Cyrax and Sektor using MK3 soundbytes.
I really hate to say it, but the one thing present in all other fighters that I really want to be in MKD is a unique voice for everyone. And not just one or two lines during battle, either. I want Scorpion to yell in that Gruff, Ed-Boon voice of his whenever he's hit, or having his arm pulled off. MKDA had some improvement in that direction, but for the most part, screams wee shared. Anyone else?

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I completely agree with you. It's really disappointing to have many characters share the same voices, it's likethey don't have a personnality of their own. I think most modern fighting games all have unique voices for each character, right? MK:D should follow that path. And while they're at it, they should hire decent sound actors... Scorp's voice in MKDA sounded constipated. =|

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I agree also. Each character needs their own individual voice and accent too. It makes them seem more authentic and you can relate more to them. It also gives them a personality. I imagine Nitara with a soft, French, Italian or Oriental voice whereas Sonya will have an American accent. And the screams will all be individual too. The individual screams also add to the unique effect.
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this is the 2nd thread like this in 1 day, u guys need to look around first
The sharing of everything - sounds, voices, moves, winposes, etc - and the lack of visible personality in the characters of MK is something that's always bothered me. Shared voices could be expected (and accepted) in 1987, when the first Street Fighter came out, but now I feel it's laughable.
MK badly needs more individuality and personality in its characters, but to be honest, I don't expect MKD to deliver. Maybe there'll be more win poses or something, but I would be truly shocked if each character got their own voice. I'm sad to say it, but I can't help but feeling that cutting corners in this manners is sort of a trademark for the MK series. Then again, seeing how ambitious MKD seems to be, I guess I could be proven wrong. I sure hope I will, at least... :P
MK badly needs more individuality and personality in its characters, but to be honest, I don't expect MKD to deliver. Maybe there'll be more win poses or something, but I would be truly shocked if each character got their own voice. I'm sad to say it, but I can't help but feeling that cutting corners in this manners is sort of a trademark for the MK series. Then again, seeing how ambitious MKD seems to be, I guess I could be proven wrong. I sure hope I will, at least... :P
...was there alrady a topic about this? My apologies, I didn't notice it.
But yes, I forgot about that turkey-warbling of Kang's. At least we know he'll always remain unique.
Unless of course, the wise thing is done, and he is left in his grave. But he won't.
But yes, I forgot about that turkey-warbling of Kang's. At least we know he'll always remain unique.
Unless of course, the wise thing is done, and he is left in his grave. But he won't.
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you will die sister and i will take this realm for myself
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yeah and lei mei had nitara's voice ect mostly everyone all shared voices lol id like them to have there own it would add more feel to the game ect


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does anyone know if scorp will ever say "get over here!" again


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You know, I would love for ever MK character to have unique voices, but I'd be lying if I told you that I ever took notice of the previous ones. Cyrax and Kitana are the only ones that struck me as different. But that's attention deficit for ya.
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