Sharpen your blades, gamers! Ziggurat Interactive, the publisher renowned for delivering retro and modern games, has revealed two more voice talents joining the brutal side-scrolling slasher, Slave Zero X. The voice roster, already filled with talent, is welcoming Michael Schwalbe and Shelby Young. They will each voice a single head of Regent, an ancient two-headed mastermind known for manipulation mastery. Slave Zero X, developed in collaboration with Poppy Works and the team behind Devil Engine, is the blood-drenched sequel to Slave Zero (1999).
Meet the Voices Behind Regent
Michael Schwalbe — Regent (Male):
Residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Michael Schwalbe is a director, writer, voice actor, and singer. Often hailed as a “vocal chameleon”, his credits include roles in hit animes like Kawaki (Boruto), and top-tier video games such as Balrog (Devil May Cry 5), Combine Charger (Half Life Alyx), and Scoppy Banoopy (Bugsnax).
Shelby Young — Regent (Female):
Shelby Young, an actor based in Los Angeles, boasts an extensive portfolio in voice-over, voice-matching, motion capture, and on-camera work. She’s recognized for voice work as Kuld (God of War Ragnarok), Princess Leia (Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga), and has an on-screen presence with roles like Leah from the Emmy-winning American Horror Story.
These remarkable artists are lending their skills to breathe life into the fourth member of the Five Calamities: The Regent. Also known as “Wuguan”, The Regent is one of the innermost generals answering only to the Sovereign Khan. The Regent’s existence now resides in an artificial body, portraying a quintessential fascist viewing humans as exploitable livestock. Though lacking fearsome combat abilities like other generals, The Regent’s unmatched manipulation prowess serves him well.
Dive Into the World of Slave Zero X
Different Modes to Mutilate: Story mode, combo-crushing training, and post-story Bloody Palace Mode awaits players.
Hack-n-Slash ‘n Slash ‘n Slash…: Lethal attack combos, explosive ordinance, leaping, sprinting, and flipping fill this grim biopunk world.
An Environment Inspired by H.R. Giger: Conquer memorable mini-bosses and climactic arch-villains.
Brutal Battles and Ruthless Missions: Navigate massive levels, mazes, and boss-rushes in a dynamic 2.5D world.
Blood-Soaked and Synth-Soaked Ambiance: Heavy Drum ‘n Bass and industrial tracks amplify as the action escalates.
Slave Zero X is now available for wishlist on Steam and GOG, and a demo is ready for play on Steam. The game showcases various features that promise an immersive and intense gaming experience, ensuring it’s a title to watch for in the gaming industry.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S
