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Ashly Burch, voice of Horizon’s Aloy and star of Mythic Quest, is currently obsessed with Slay the Spire 2 and thinks videogames have too many stoic characters: ‘I want more sh*tty little b*tches’
Ashly Burch, the voice actor and writer known for playing Aloy in the Horizon video game series and for her role as Rachel in Apple TV's Mythic Quest, has spoken about her current gaming obsession and her views on character design in games. In an interview, she revealed she is currently absorbed in Slay the Spire 2, the sequel to the popular deck-building roguelike, and used the conversation to criticise a broader trend she sees across the industry.
Burch argued that videogames feature too many stoic, serious protagonists and said she would like to see more flawed, messy and comedic characters instead, memorably summarising her preference as wanting "more sh*tty little b*tches" in games. Her comments touch on wider conversations in the industry about character writing and diversity of tone, drawing on her own experience as both a performer and writer across major franchises.
In short
- Ashly Burch says she's hooked on Slay the Spire 2 right now.
- She wants more flawed, comedic characters, not just stoic heroes.
- Burch is known for voicing Aloy and starring in Mythic Quest.
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The case for
Games often centre on stoic, serious protagonists, which can make stories feel emotionally narrow or predictable. More flawed, comic and openly messy characters could broaden the range of personalities players encounter and make room for humour, vulnerability and less conventional forms of heroism.
The case against
Stoic protagonists can be an intentional fit for stories built around danger, restraint or a serious tone, and their composure may give players a steady point of identification. Expanding the range of character types is valuable, but some may reasonably worry that a push towards comic messiness could become formulaic or crowd out quieter styles when treated as a new default.
Explained simply
Ashly Burch is an actor and writer whose video game roles include Aloy, the central character in the Horizon series. She also plays Rachel in the comedy series Mythic Quest, which follows people making a video game.
Slay the Spire is a strategy game in which players build a deck of cards as they progress through changing challenges; its sequel continues that format. Burch’s comments connect her interest in the game with a wider discussion about how video game characters are written and whether leading roles tend to be too serious and self-controlled.
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