Dead Take's opulent Hollywood residence is shadowy and disorganised. Its maze-like design is both unwelcoming and alluring, concealing mysteries I'm eager to uncover.need To be in the loop. I've located a USB stick and I'm off to the cinema room downstairs. Neil Newbon, the chap who plays...Baldur's Gate 3'sAstarion, alongside Chase Lowry – the intriguing actor from "Dead Take" – fills the massive screen, reciting lines for an audition. The scene is captivating, a blend of skill, potential, and a palpable sense of urgency.
It almost makes me overlook the sheer dread of the corridors I had to navigate to get here, but then it cuts off suddenly, and I'm back in reality. A loud knock on the door insists I open it, even as my gut desperately tells me to stay put. As frightening as this situation is, I'm completely fixated on what I just witnessed on the screen.
"You can't run forever"). Dead Take offers a compelling, albeit slightly predictable, horror experience. From a first-person viewpoint, you embody Chase, on a quest to locate his mate, Vinny Monroe (portrayed by Ben Starr, known from "You can't run forever").Final Fantasy 16fame). It soon becomes clear that something's amiss, as the manor appears deserted and is in a terrible state. The delightful sense of intrigue and spine-chilling terror rivals the likes ofOutlast and Amnesia.
Take a bow
* What truly sets Dead Take apart from the other games I've discussed is its performance quality. And I'm not simply referring to the star-studded cast, featuring the likes of Laura Bailery, Sam Lake, Matthew Mercer, Alanah Pearce, Jane Perry, Travis Willingham and Alix Wilton Reagan, alongside Starr and Newbon as previously mentioned. It's the sheer excellence of the acting that makes Dead Take stand out from other first-person horror games. * Dead Take surpasses the other games I've touched upon in one key aspect: its acting. It's not just the impressive lineup of talent – Laura Bailery, Sam Lake, Matthew Mercer, Alanah Pearce, Jane Perry, Travis Willingham, and Alix Wilton Reagan, in addition to Starr and Newbon – but the exceptional quality of their performances that distinguishes Dead Take from other first-person horror titles. * The core difference between Dead Take and the other games I've talked about lies in its performance. I'm not only talking about the ensemble cast of Laura Bailery, Sam Lake, Matthew Mercer, Alanah Pearce, Jane Perry, Travis Willingham, and Alix Wilton Reagan, plus Starr and Newbon, as I said earlier. It's the high standard of the acting on display that lifts Dead Take above other first-person horror games.
A key aspect of Dead Take is its live-action component, featuring actors within the game through audition recordings, interviews, and similar content. To avoid spoilers, it's worth noting that while these segments might initially appear simplistic, the acting contains subtle layers that become clear as you advance the narrative and re-examine these scenes with fresh insights.
Consider, for instance, an interview with Vinny Monroe (played by Starr), where he comes across as amiable and courteous when discussing a director who casts a long shadow over *Dead Take*. Yet, upon re-examining the footage with fresh eyes, a more sinister aspect of Vinny emerges. The seemingly genuine warmth of his words sours, highlighting the impressive nuance of Starr's acting, perhaps even more so than initially apparent. Naturally, Ben Starr delivers a stellar performance – his portrayal of Clive Rosfield in *FF16* is testament to that – but *Dead Take* undeniably showcases the considerable depth he brings to the role.
Thrill of the Chase
While acknowledging the efforts of everyone involved in *Dead Take*, Newbon was the one who really grabbed my attention. Even though we control his character, Chase, we only catch glimpses of him in the game's recorded files, each one a tantalising snippet of a truly satisfying experience.Resident Evil and Xenoblade Chronicles 3The actor plays a stage performer desperate for his lucky break, a desperation conveyed by his brilliantly tormented gaze during the audition tape scene.
Newbon clearly enjoys showcasing his acting range. In one particular moment, Chase transforms from a timid, aspiring actor, full of naive optimism and desperate ambition, into a powerful, raw presence, fixing the camera with a primal gaze that has seared itself into my memory.
The defining feature of Newbon's performance in Dead Take, compared to his other roles, is its palpable physicality and intimacy, stemming from the unprecedented clarity with which we see him. This isn't a computer-generated character animated by his actions and vocal delivery – not that there's any fault in that approach. He's not constrained by the technological demands of games like *Resident Evil Village*, but rather directly confronts the camera, giving us his all. It's truly remarkable.
We're certainly not lacking in fantastic performances from Neil Newbon, but witnessing him in the flesh elevates his craft even further. He's outstanding doing voice and motion capture, and we recognise his appearance in titles such as *Detroit: Become Human*, yet it's obvious he's an actor who should be on screen more often, as his role in *Dead Take* perfectly demonstrates.
Taking away the tech that brought us the brilliant Astarion from *Baldur's Gate 3* and Heisenberg from *Resident Evil Village*, *Dead Take* has instead delivered a Neil Newbon performance at full throttle, and it's absolutely unforgettable.
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