New voice of Lara wows critics
After months of fevered speculation – and some very hush-hush casting
and recording sessions at side’s secret mountain base – the all-terrain boots of gamedom’s greatest virtual adventurer were finally tomb-raiding again this April, filled
by British TV actress Keeley Hawes (Spooks, Tipping The Velvet).
The adventure garnered rave reviews across the board (see below), with vocal work being singled out for particular praise, while Eidos producer on the project Greg Hounsom commented: ‘Working with side UK was instrumental in ensuring we met our high production values.’
‘Her posh-but-provocative tone brings the character to life, switching effortlessly between aristocratic English rose and sexy, gun-wielding psychopath…’
Sound: 9/10 Playstation 2 Official Magazine
‘…smartly edited and well-written dialogue is skilfully delivered.’
Sound: 8/10 IGN. Com
‘Excellent voice work that really lends a lot of personality to each character – especially Lara.’
Sound: 9/10 Gamespot.com
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April 2006