Why Does Sonic Sound So Different In Sonic Frontiers? (Roger Craig Smith Responds)

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[@YINGYANG-]

Sonic went from: "IT'S OVER EGGHEAD!" to: "ᴵᵗ'ˢ ᵒᵛᵉʳ ᵉᵍᵍʰᵉᵃᵈ"

[@Evmaark]

It's funny how he explains it

[@zazz7027]

How do you do that? Is this copy and paste?

[@OffbrandDTraveler]

@@zazz7027Search up “Small Text Generator”

[@YINGYANG-]

@@zazz7027 yes

[@zazz7027]

@@YINGYANG- ok thanks

[@atamongus]

"look's like i'm the only one who made it out of that... whatever it was." "BALDY NOSEHAIR!?"

[@shadowbunz4865]

Precisely what it was

[@tobiasholloway142]

I'm ngl Roger Craig Smith made Sonic sound much more mature in frontiers

[@xudokai]

This makes sense from a timeline perspective Ryan had a cocky and impulsive sonic (young teen) Jason had a calmer and more focused sonic (older teen) And this version of Roger is seems wiser and even calmer than before (adult) Ik he doesn’t age much for real but his personality has certainly evolved over time while still keeping that “I’m just a guy who love’s adventure” as his baseline

[@ImnotZaz3n]

Also makes sonic sound like he getting older

[@mr.vorrnyvorrn2516]

@@xudokaiYoung teen: Spiny Spikehair Older teen: Sonic Adult: Ogilvie Something similar with Baldy Nosehair (Eggman [Robotnik])

[@mr.vorrnyvorrn2516]

@LordfarquaadISdaddy I'll pick Ogilvie Maurice over Spiny Spikehair.

[@CypherNeoMetal]

Ryan Drummond is basically the usual cocky and childish Sonic, but mature when he needs to be. Jason Griffith is already a more mature and focused Sonic, but still having the usual cockyness and philosophies. Roger Craig Smith is a Sonic who took a step back, but then had his redemption arc becoming even more mature. Deven Mack is the redemption arc. He captures a Sonic more cocky than ever, who thinks he is undefeatable and that his choices will have no consequences at all. Then in Season 2, he's finally having his redemption arc.

[@TheRealGamingDemon]

I like the deeper voice because it feels like he is getting older, I hope they keep this and a bit more of a serious tone through a few more games

[@gaetanodepaola2ndchannel179]

Sonic's about to go through HIS edgy phase... watch out Shadow

[@Halo2glitchlover22]

Hell no

[@SemekiIzuio]

I get where you are coming from because it feels like the generation that grew up with Sonic is growing right along Sonic but... I think Sonic should stay relatable and relevant with kids and younger generations with a voice that kids can associate with as they themselves haven't hit puberty yet lol. Im not saying the stories should be dumb down or anything but keeping the characters looks and sound consistent

[@gaetanodepaola2ndchannel179]

@@SemekiIzuio Or, hear me out... what if Sega attempts to do both? It would give the games more variety. Perhaps though they should focus more on the "young Sonic" kind of games, who knows though. It depends on what the artists are more comfortable, knowledgeable and talented with doing.

[@SemekiIzuio]

@@gaetanodepaola2ndchannel179 thats what I mean by not dumbing down the stories or dark themes that can be woven in to kids games or cartoons subtly with the message being clear for adults without necessarily showing it in cutscenes and such. Like SA2 the dr getting shot down to Maria dying, it was said but not necessarily showing their deaths. Sonic can stay the same with a consistent young voice kids can associate and relate to as mainly they dont play games for the stories but for the fun mechanics jokes or colorful animals. This gives both young and old audiences appreciate and enjoy the games for what it.

[@maskedsaiyan1738]

Personally, I love the different voice direction in Frontiers. Makes Sonic feel like a long-time hero. Imo, i feel like the direction makes the most sense with how deep Roger’s Sonic voice is.

[@garrettviewegh677]

Considering Frontiers appears to have written the main cast as more experienced long-time heroes, it fits. I think the writers were trying to go for a more mature Sonic, in contrast to the teen-like, bold, Sonic with an attitude. All of them have been through much at this point, as the writers are finally acknowledging the events of past mainline games, and the writing and voices seem to reflect that well.

[@amandaslough125]

​@kian7406Do you know the character you're talking about?

[@bryanblueblurhedgehog8899]

After sonic's character done right in frontiers, roger improve for the most important was making sonic sound mature and serious while having emotional tone, it's like Jason had one before since black knight

[@reservoir4798]

​@kian7406sonic has always been a hero. He just personally never had an interest in titles and such

[@reservoir4798]

@kian7406 he saves the world time and time again. People refer to him as a hero. He does heroic things. Just because he personally doesn't care about the title or being recognized as one doesn't mean he isn't a heri

[@ForeveraBoss117]

What I like is all the moments where he slips back into that old Sonic voice when he’s excited. It reminds me of myself I have a much deeper normal voice but when I’m into a conversation my pitch raises drastically without me realizing it

[@mrbanks456]

Using Roger's natural voice was a good call. I can finally say I enjoyed his performance in a Sonic game.

[@rickyrackey7930]

I think he would be perfect with Penguinz0 Dry humor.

[@MemeFever-p8o]

😐

[@MemeFever-p8o]

@@idkwhoiam8237 Dry Humor is what I mean.And an opinion that he could of kept to himself

[@drowz9825]

@@idkwhoiam8237KZbin dosent make that call

[@Emerald12222]

​@@MemeFever-p8o So the comments section should just not be a thing because "nobody asked"?

[@ProfGamingSoReal]

"looks like i made it out of that...whatever it was, BALDY NOSE HAIR!"

[@snowbird1381]

I like the voice change, because it shows age with the character. It also shows a bit of fatigue on sonic. He has done everything And they’re still recovering after a war. I like this tone that sonic has been through stuff and is a little tired.

[@dumplingyt9042]

Did they confirm this falls after the plot of Sonic forces?

[@C_Yo]

@@dumplingyt9042 Considering Tails makes direct reference to Infinite and how he wasn't able to do anything, yeah

[@yungdynamic471]

Right. Like a hardened war veteran

[@eropoke]

In my opinion sonic doesn’t need to be serious it needs to take itself seriously.

[@ViroVeteruscy]

​@Chronicleakage-ik5wgYou clearly haven't seen the vast lore of the Sonic series if you think that >.>

[@ssgbros.6382]

High or Deep tone, it doesn’t matter, I still love Roger Craig Smith as Sonic along with Jason Griffith.

[@jalontillmon2807]

Good answer

[@bryanblueblurhedgehog8899]

Correct answer, I don't blame roger at all

[@Dat_Guy-IsCool]

@@bryanblueblurhedgehog8899 correct? it's just an opinion, an opinion isn't fact.

[@MariokibmibYT]

​@@Dat_Guy-IsCooldo you disagree?

[@Windy_Artist-Dev]

Most people will say Jason was better (including me) but I gotta say I love all the voices Sonic has had over the years (although I need to hear a lot more of the Japanese side) even Jaleel was a great Sonic.

[@thedadamer]

It’s like he went from a TVY7 show to a TVPG. Usually in Y7 shows the voices are higher pitched.

[@NightFuryLover31]

Sonic doesn't age... but his voice does. XD Joking aside, I don't mind the change. It was a bit odd at first, but I'm just glad we still got Roger voicing Sonic.

[@_ac3ituna_]

I’m pretty sure he aged up in Frontiers lmao

[@Mo-.]

@@_ac3ituna_ Exactly and even Generations shows that he ages

[@blackskeletor]

Yeah he ages, because in Sonic boom he's supposed to be a full adult and in the comics it started when he was 8 years old and he met Miles tails prower when he was 14

[@Toy_freddyofficial1]

Sonic would be 32 now i mean they canonically celebrate his birthday every year

[@pseudonym1128]

Unfortunately he's probably still 15 lol, only confirmed timeskip since the Generations baseline was Forces' 6 month timeskip

[@ChrisGamesOnYT]

Sonic: "Look like I was the only one that could escape that thing" Also Sonic: "Baldy noise hair"

[@MindofMercyVids]

"Read the room, and lower that tone, Sonic." 🤣

[@kingsombra4053]

I like the change honestly, while Sonic characters never canonically age, he sounds like a more experienced Sonic, one who's been doing this for years

[@sabertoothno34]

i loved the deeper voice, it really does add to the game and honestly makes you feel bad for Sonic cause he sounds like he's just so tired.

[@Gigabro234]

“Time to go like egg man’s hair line and recede” - sonic 2010

[@nottoofast]

Roger has a heavenly voice. It’s iconic and recognizable whenever you hear him. But they didn’t let him actually use his great voice. Now they told him to. Very nice. 👍

[@azdeigames]

"You just got bamboozled"

[@123lovelylady]

U love him because he can fit characters like Kyle from Dying light and then be jolly and cheerful for sonic

[@lincolnh4636]

“It’s over Egghead, I have the High Ground.”

[@garrettantle3434]

You underestimate my power rodent

[@lincolnh4636]

@@garrettantle3434 “Don’t try it, Baldy McNosehair.”

[@Let_that_ningen_know]

Puberty hit bro harder than the machines in casino zone 💀

[@Troyrobbins-ej1mk]

In my head it's like sonic is growing up

[@Alolino1605]

Fun fact that sonic is still 15 yrs old

[@Daheg-nr7ol]

@@Alolino1605he sounds double his age 😅

[@AxionGaming2139]

For any assassin creed fan Roger actually voiced ezio as well

[@Cyborg_Ninja_13]

What??? he sounds so differnet when he is voicing Sonic

[@AxionGaming2139]

@@Cyborg_Ninja_13 yeah it’s really cool how he can voice a lot of different characters with completely different accents

[@AxionGaming2139]

@LordfarquaadISdaddy did he actually

[@jaethehaunted]

​@@AxionGaming2139 yes he did

[@AxionGaming2139]

@@jaethehaunted well you learn something new everyday

[@justsans.]

Gotta love the transition from “It’s over, Egghead!” To *“It’s over, Egghead.”*

[@CATCHTHERAINB0W_]

Roger Craig’s first Sonic performance was in a UK theme park. The reason no one attributes that to him, however, is the theme park’s speakers distorted his voice and make it sound way lower and slower than the recording actually was

[@Joy-zz8wz]

It just sounds like his voice got deeper, this sonic is older than the 15 year old sonic we might be used to.

[@Tuhwig]

Sonic sounds like he had his canon event

[@Rabbit_invader1]

I still feel like having Roger lower his voice for Sonic is a great change. Admittedly, yes it is too deep at times but, to me at least, that’s only after the second half of Kronos during a play-through. I genuinely believe that if Roger did not use that deeper register for Sonics’ voice in most of the beginning parts of the game, it would be a nice evolution to how Sonic sounds. I say this as someone who grew up watching the Sonic Boom T.V show because I think it’s one of Rogers best takes on Sonic.

[@bryanblueblurhedgehog8899]

Oh same here, I grew up watching sonic boom tv because Roger's voice of sonic seems better if it should be in the games in general until giving him source material since wreck it Ralph movies

[@Kryptopunk2007]

Premadarey: Even though he's been voicing since sonic colors Sonic Free Riders: Am I a *JOKE* to you?

[@SlimyTheNekoslime]

My head cannon it's an older Sonic that takes place near the end of the Sonic timeline.

[@kingjulian.r5748]

I literally thought my audio was off

[@invisableartist8604]

I like to the think the deeper voice shows how Slnic as a character has grown over the years and shows hows hes matured.

[@suttonfreeland6368]

"looks like ok the only one who made it out of that.. whatever is was.." "BALDY NOSEHAIR?"

[@MrDarksol]

My favorite blue hedgehog has grown up I am so proud of him!

[@ThreeSwordXenas]

Sonic is 2 years younger than me so for him to FINALLY grow up and sound like an adult is a game that's made for us adults who grew up playing sonic since 92

[@shinkaiatsuya950]

Sonic going through his gargling marbles phase.

[@BlackwindGogeta]

The deeper voice sounds like Sonic has matured.

[@thespider-boy9497]

He sounded old now he sounds older. I just want Ryan back

[@MirHrv]

Bruh

[@Sinnaktuq]

Ikr

[@t.j.shook2982]

I guess you could say puberty hits hard when it comes to growing up.

[@craftycreeper8738]

"You just got bamboozled"-sonic

[@awesomeocelot7475]

Roger’s first “it’s over egghead!” Sound way more like sonic then his entire 12 years voicing him?! Why can’t he sound like that instead of sounding like a middle aged man as Sonic….

[@jaystew1158]

Love the voice change. Makes Sonic more of a long time protector in his late teens instead of just starting out being a hero in his early teens or childhood.

[@machspeed3333]

I thought it was so funny how he said “you gotta be kidding” in Sonic’s voice

[@Inky5]

I always thought that this was a sign of sonic being older and more mature since he's been a 15 year old for the past 30 years now

[@quintonlloyd1957]

God, why did you jumpscare me with baldy nosehair

[@donaldthescotishtwin]

Sonic is canonically in his 20’s now so it makes sense.

[@christonic9235]

I think that for the next game, he shouldn't be afraid to keep a lighter tone and take a more serious tone for the more serious moments.

[@natoriousthehopeful2786]

I'm not going to lie, I prefer the new voice direction for frontiers as opposed to everything we got in the 2010s

[@nerodoesart5886]

I dislike the voice direction in this and the one that came before it. I would prefer the one that came before since that sounds a bit more like how the characters should sound, but not by much. I really don't either one.

[@aronsurakh1747]

that's how bad the 2010s games direction was lol

[@TheGreatGonzales777]

That clip of Roger is a riot haha

[@boomgirlbucko]

We gotta remember that Sonic was 15 which means he hasn't hit puberty yet. So maybe this game just hit a timeskip.

[@cyber-thundr_]

In my view is that it’s to give the character an impression that the game is very mature, so that means Sonic is supposed to sound mature in that game.

[@chromelambo3938]

I actually enjoyed hearing sonic with a deeper voice. Fits the game perfectly and shows just how much “older” he got since the original colors

[@AmethystShard82]

I feel his voice didnt have to be THAT much deeper. The second "a little deeper" could've worked

[@karldubois5821]

“Serious tone” as Sonic is having a time of his life on zip-lines and jumping through colourful rings That’s just how Sonic be

[@Egood_ty]

Sega removing Sonic's age also making Roger sound deeper, I'm down

[@Eternalxxlol]

Sonic: WHERE TF IS MY VOICE?!

[@rynocerusrex5050]

All I know is I’m glad I got some Frontiers background for the first time in a long time, I archived it after getting 100% and now hide my hands from the 1-2 music but I did miss how free it felt to run everywhere

[@the_man_you_have_searched_for]

It's the first time I actually liked a sonic game with Roger. The first time since 2009 sonic understood the gravity of the situation and got his shtick together

[@SimoneShorts01]

Baldi do be having nose hair pray he doesn't slap me with is ruler💀

[@stumpystumps1193]

“It’s over egg head” -Jotaro

[@juggftw4868]

The game looks like a unity asset flip, the change in voice direction reflects that😊

[@Grey-ir4hl]

Roger Craig Smith is also the VA for Kyle Crane in Dying Light

[@Cjak001]

Now he's just Kyle Crane in the Sonic universe

[@kami110cool]

Bro u hit me with the BALDY NOSEHAIR

[@mr.awesome3309]

Sonic himself is getting older and tired and the voice portrays that nicely.

[@links1fan252]

I like it I think he’s in a really serious situation and he got way more serious and you can tell at different cut scenes how he gets more high pitched when he’s joking around

[@ShardzCR]

“BALDY NOSEHAIR!” that caught me by surprise lmao

[@the_spider_king]

Sonic finally got that HRT. good for him, good for him

[@wesmyone9562]

I don't have much of an opinion on that, cause I always play with the Japanese voices🤷🏿‍♂️

[@nerodoesart5886]

I've been using the Japanese since I didn't like the English with Roger as Sonic and the other Voice actors.

[@wesmyone9562]

@@nerodoesart5886 I hear/read you, besides, as long as there's Japanese voices with subtitles, that's how I play🤷🏿‍♂️

[@nerodoesart5886]

@@wesmyone9562 Yeah, I like the Jp a lot.

[@wesmyone9562]

@@nerodoesart5886 Same

[@Jayzero008]

Now he just went back to sounding like deidara

[@froakachu8077]

Bro is channeling his Batman voice

[@belledarling2932]

LMAO THE WAY I WAS SO UPSET ABOUT HIS VOICE. i was like “why is it so deep 💀”

[@Charlie-hv3dh]

Seeing him pull off that first sonic voice is crazy

[@YourName-qg2of]

Sonic finally went through puberty at the canonical age of 15/16

[@NASCARRACER89official]

I will like Sonics voice as long as Roger continues his journey as sonic Edit: fixed capitalization

[@nerodoesart5886]

I personally wouldn't want that.

[@RoseCadenza]

I wouldn't know how to feel if Roger kept voicing Sonic. Gotta have change once in a while. I like Roger's Sonic, but I'm just thinking that it might be due time that Sonic gets a new VA for the games soon. Maybe in the next 5 years? This is just my opinion.

[@nerodoesart5886]

@RoseCadenza I think change is good if it's a good change. I don't care who the voice actor is as long as their sound good and sounds like they fits with Sonic's personality and design than I won't care. I just can't stand how Sonic doesn't sound like how he looks and is just an excuse if puberty than just poor voice direction and somewhat casting.

[@Jester867]

I still loved when roger voiced Kyle crane in dying light

[@MUI_Noam12]

Bro took 60 seconds to explain that it is indeed a different voice direction 💀

[@Fletchable]

Sonic sounds like Chris Redfield now… and I’m okay with that.

[@Gurglmshurv]

I've started playing dying light recently, and all I can hear when crane talks is sonic and it's hilarious to me

[@W-rock]

I prefer Jason Griffith

[@TheBengaliG]

His voice now sounds like steve rogers

[@Faisalthefist]

I wish it was in the middle sounding like Jason

[@D00DM00D]

The class clown at school vs at home 💀

[@yuma3995]

So sonic is finally growing up

[@metroidcomet1116]

Someone probably said this in another comment but I love how mature Sonic sounds in Frontiers, years of hero work will do it to you

[@lucassworldofletsplays9270]

I thought it was a natural consequence of Roger Craig Smith actually having a good script to work with for once 💀

[@arbitrationengine803]

Deeper voice sonic makes me think of a sonic who's actually getting more mature

[@e_mine505]

It went from sonic to Kyle Crane from Dying Light

[@justapoet2794]

I had so much fun completing Frontiers I never even noticed vocal changes. idk I guess I’m a fool.

[@adrianoctavio]

As big of a fan as I am of sonic's more upbeat, expressive voice clips, I love watching characters grow and mature over time, and even hearing that reflected in their voices. Unleashed had a similar feeling

[@RapturedSinner_Spanishchinese]

Well sonic is technically getting older so I feel like a deeper voice is a sign of growth. I like it

[@CocoDog_123]

"baldy nose hair" -sonic

[@Bluesnakegaming739]

He’s grown-up sonic now

[@cogahan]

I really like the deeper voices of all the characters

[@crabbo9075]

I like it it feels like the characters are getting a little older

[@574guy]

I think they could have made his higher pitch voice sound serious if they tried, but this deeper voice does still fit Sonic.

[@DeathClownGingy]

This change was so needed and appreciated. It was impossible for any moment to feel serious with the previous way he delivered lines. It's still no Ryan Drummond, but it's a step in the right direction

[@AlanWildonger]

That last it’s over egg head sounds like shadow

[@JacrepidYT]

I like them both they both fit the nature of the respective games

[@nytimes474]

when he says “a little deeper” all i can hear is one of the 1,000 npc’s he played in regular show lol

[@AarenYASS]

We joked about morgan freeman Sonic but we really almost there😂-