The first MI game I played was the Curse of Monkey Island, and one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much was Guybrush's voice. It was so natural that it was easy for me to empathise with the character. When I played the frist two MI games after that, although I enjoyed them, I felt something missing and that was Dominic/Guybrush's voice.
I fullly agree, Dominic IS Guybrush and he's awesome! I fondly remember MI2 back in the day, no voice and now, with the whole Special Edition makeover AND the new dubs, it almost feels like a new game, but with the same amazing, awesome feel! I mean, they just flat out triumphed and made me fall in love with this game all over again! I hope they do the same great work with CMI, MI4 and Grim Fandango! I wonder, would they be able to find the guy that did Manny Calavera's voice and have him do it again (well, I suppose they wouldn't have to since all they'd really need to do is improve the graphics just a bit).
Anyway, again, Dom rules and I hope they do more and more Monkey Island!
I came into the series on CMI myself, and I have to say it was the voice work which really drew me in. Earl, Alexandra and Dominic were absolutely outstanding, and I very much felt their absence when I backtracked to the first two games.
Dominic's voice to me just encapsulates what makes Guybrush a memorable character. He's such a hapless everyguy, yet there's so much confidence when he introduces himself as a mighty pirate and I think Dom gets that across spot on.
I came into the series on CMI myself, and I have to say it was the voice work which really drew me in. Earl, Alexandra and Dominic were absolutely outstanding, and I very much felt their absence when I backtracked to the first two games.
Dominic's voice to me just encapsulates what makes Guybrush a memorable character. He's such a hapless everyguy, yet there's so much confidence when he introduces himself as a mighty pirate and I think Dom gets that across spot on.
Well put. I agree with everything that you have said here, and I experienced the very same thing. When playing Secret and 'Revenge', I was hearing the voices from 'Curse', as I too was introduced to the series with 'Curse'. And, yes, Dom's portrayal and take on the character of Guybrush is perfect - he is the voice of Guybrush.
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The first MI game I played was the Curse of Monkey Island, and one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much was Guybrush's voice. It was so natural that it was easy for me to empathise with the character. When I played the frist two MI games after that, although I enjoyed them, I felt something missing and that was Dominic/Guybrush's voice.
Anyway, again, Dom rules and I hope they do more and more Monkey Island!
Dominic's voice to me just encapsulates what makes Guybrush a memorable character. He's such a hapless everyguy, yet there's so much confidence when he introduces himself as a mighty pirate and I think Dom gets that across spot on.
Well put. I agree with everything that you have said here, and I experienced the very same thing. When playing Secret and 'Revenge', I was hearing the voices from 'Curse', as I too was introduced to the series with 'Curse'. And, yes, Dom's portrayal and take on the character of Guybrush is perfect - he is the voice of Guybrush.
Actually, I've watched, read and heard multiple interviews with him and he actually seems like a really nice, down-to-earth guy.