Split Fiction, the latest creation from director Josef Fares and the talented team at Hazelight Studios, continues to capture the imagination of gamers. This unique narrative centers around two writers, Zoe and Mio, who find themselves ensnared in their own stories as a malevolent publisher seeks to appropriate their hard work. The pair navigates through various fantastical realms, facing numerous threats, including the formidable Ice King.
Confronting the Ice King: The Boss of Chapter 3
As players progress through Hopes of Spring, the third chapter of the game, they will encounter the Ice King as the primary antagonist. The character’s voice, expertly delivered by Alex Jordan, perfectly complements the Ice King’s eerie appearance and unsettling persona.
Players are drawn into the immersive environments of Split Fiction, particularly those inspired by Zoe’s vivid imagination. One of Zoe’s clever inventions is a majestic cat with the power to transform its size, shape, and appearance, ruling over an enchanting domain. From this idea, the fearsome Ice King emerges, enhanced by the skill of Hazelight Studios in selecting the ideal voice talent for the role.
Ice King: A Dual Nature of Cuteness and Menace
Introducing the Ice King as a character, Alex Jordan brings a wealth of experience spanning both live-action and voice acting. Initially, players meet the Ice King in his whimsical cat form, which may lead them to underestimate the danger he presents as a final challenge in the game.
The narrative takes an unexpected turn as the Ice King reveals his menacing nature. While Mio is oblivious to the lurking threat, Zoe senses danger and clarifies that this terrifying creature is inspired by her neighbor’s seemingly harmless cat. The shock escalates when the adorable feline starts talking, issuing threats of demise if they fail to provide him with ample affection.
Jordan skillfully shifts his voice to evoke both charm and intimidation. As the Ice King morphs into a colossal saber-tooth cat, the gameplay intensifies, involving multiple battle phases before Zoe and Mio can shatter the crystal pendant adorning his chest. Their victory restores the Ice King to his original form, liberating the Underlands from his icy dominion.
Alex Jordan’s Diverse Voice Acting Career
Jordan’s extensive resume includes significant roles, such as voicing Rook in Bioware’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which was published by Electronic Arts and may have influenced his casting in Split Fiction.
His voice talent spans animated series, lending his voice to characters in The Amazing World of Gumball, the playable character in the Demon’s Souls remake, and roles in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and Final Fantasy XVI. Jordan has also lent his voice to various backgrounds in Stellar Blade and characters in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Additionally, he contributed to the animated film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim and appeared in live-action series like Scoop and Natural Six.
In his role as the Ice King, Alex Jordan delivers a captivating performance that highlights his versatility and talent as a voice actor. Split Fiction is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.