Mirmir – Alistair Duncan (God of War)
Top 5 Best Voice Actor Performances of Q2 2018
Adding a bit of cheery treble to the bass of Christopher Judge’s Kratos performance is Alistair Duncan’s portrayal of Mirmir, the whimsical head attached to his belt. Mirmir really is one of the game’s most compelling characters. Playing the role of narrator as well as companion, he adds some comic relief to proceedings, which is less about the writing of his one-liners and more about their sharp delivery, which always felt on point. His Scottish accent, too, had a folky tune to it that was well-suited to his storytelling as we rowed across the Lake of the Nine.
Mirmir is another character that we certainly hope makes a return in the inevitable sequel, and that’s almost entirely due to Duncan’s performance. Mirmir could easily have fallen flat as a personality —an unwanted third-wheel that too transparently acted as the game’s instruction manual. Instead, he’s been received fondly as a central pillar of the game’s likable cast.
