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 shtty little btches’
Voice actress Ashly Burch, best known for voicing Aloy in the Horizon series and starring in the TV adaptation of Mythic Quest, is featured in PC Gamer’s “Disk Cleanup” interview series. The regular feature explores the gaming habits and setups of prominent figures in PC gaming culture.
Burch reflects on her gaming history, revealing that her journey with PC gaming began with a Donkey Kong knockoff on her mother’s typing-practice computer. However, LucasArts’ Day of the Tentacle was the game that truly captivated her, as it was her first experience with a game that successfully combined narrative and comedy—an experience that fundamentally shaped her understanding of what games could achieve as a medium.
Currently, Burch is deeply invested in Slay the Spire 2, demonstrating her continued engagement with contemporary indie gaming. Beyond her current gaming interests, the interview addresses her perspective on modern game design. Burch expresses concern about the prevalence of stoic, serious characters in video games, advocating for greater character diversity and personality. She calls for more unconventional character archetypes, suggesting the industry needs characters with more attitude and complexity. This commentary reflects a broader conversation in gaming about character design and personality representation in mainstream titles.