[Arknights] Controversy and Progress: Chinese Voice-Over Finally Fully Implemented After Two Years

With most new mobile games now including Chinese voice-overs (VO) as a standard, many believe the industry has entered a new era. A player recently noted that after two years of updates, Arknights has finally implemented Chinese VO for all characters. While the author acknowledges this is a basic expectation for a modern game, they argue it reflects a broader industry shift, while cautioning against over-praising the developers given the inconsistent quality.

The community response was polarized. Some argued this is not significant news, calling for a total re-dub for certain characters. A major point of contention is 'stilted' delivery (a term used by players to describe unnatural pacing or robotic tone), with some suggesting that bad VO is worse than no VO at all.

Specific character performances also drew strong reactions, with some characters being called 'awkward' or 'hard to endure.' On the flip side, some players praised the dedication of certain voice actors, like 'Gui Niang,' who voiced multiple operators with high quality, earning the label of a 'hard worker.' In conclusion, while the full implementation of CN VO is a milestone, the journey toward consistent quality is far from over.