Best Performance
Elias Toufexis – Adam Jensen: For those who’ve played Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, you know the gravelly, yet unmistakable voice of cyber sleuth Adam Jensen. Not only is his range tested thanks to the plethora of dialogue choices a player can make, but Toufexis also brings a certain gravitas to the character. Plus, Toufexis does a wonderful job adding more depth and nuance to a role that could have very well been delivered in a monotonous voice. It allows the players to better know Jensen beyond his badass abilities and give him a lot more humanity. There’s little doubt in our minds that Toufexis deserves to stand alongside the other nominees at The Game Awards.
Darin De Paul – Ardyn Azunia: Unlike most villains, Ardyn is one that doesn’t rely on brute force but his ability to manipulate others. He’s a sly character with a multitude of layers that are all handled brilliantly by De Paul, who balances him just enough so this chancellor doesn’t slip into cartoonish villainy. It also helps that the performance really shows off a range of emotions, most of which are hidden masterfully behind the egotistical front that he always puts on. Ardyn steals the show whenever he’s on screen and it’s a pity such a character isn’t nominated this year.
