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The recent release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20, 2025, has generated significant buzz, amassing a player base of over two million across all platforms within just a few days.
Despite some initial criticisms ahead of its launch, the game currently enjoys a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. Players have praised its stunning graphics, engaging combat system, and fluid gameplay, marking it as a worthy addition to the beloved franchise.
However, amid the accolades, there is a notable concern regarding the game’s voice acting, which has sparked considerable discussion online.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Criticized for Voice Acting
Since its release, various clips from Assassin’s Creed Shadows have made their way to social media platforms, with a particular scene attracting large amounts of attention for its voice acting quality.
In the highlighted scene, the character Naoe interacts with a Food Merchant, a segment that appears unremarkable at first. However, viewers quickly expressed their dissatisfaction once the character began to speak.
One social media user remarked, “I was waiting in the dark for some truly terrible voice acting, but what I heard was beyond comprehension. LMAO,” while sharing the clip with their followers.
“I was waiting quietly in the dark, expecting to see some truly horrible voice acting from Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but this is beyond unimaginable levels. LMAO. pic.twitter.com/HdpwxPfLNw” — LearningTheLaw (@Mangalawyer) March 18, 2025
Another comment suggested that “the vendor sounds like they were called in at midnight to rush through their lines. Lmfao, what is this?”
Further users chimed in, likening the poor delivery to a scenario where a teacher asks a student to read aloud a text in class.
Others also responded critically to the dialogue itself. One user questioned, “Mushrooms smell like dirt, grass, and rain? What?” in disbelief.
In light of these critiques, some players have recommended using the Japanese voice options as a means to enhance the overall gaming experience and avoid the issues present in the English voice work.
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