Overview -
This audio drama is a reimagining of Sonic Forces, focusing more on characters and a darker tone in storytelling, similar to both Sonic Adventure 1 & 2, along with Heroes and finally, the Archie & IDW Comics. This reimagining will reinforce the concept of Dr. Eggman finally winning while Sonic along with his friends fight back to reclaim their home bit by bit while being severely outnumbered.
Information -
This is a volunteer project and will be long term, however, you will have the opportunity to leave whenever. If you are deciding to leave, please let us know in advance.
Due to timezones and work, you will be tasked with recording your lines in your own time, so you won't have to wait until all of us are in a Discord call to record.
Tails and Infinite have already been cast.
Audition Guidelines -
- You must have Discord for communication, so please leave your Discord username just below your submitted audition.
- You must record with an XLR Condenser Microphone using an audio interface or a USB microphone. Your environment must have little to no background noise. Noise reduction is allowed.
- You may record on any audio software, for example, Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, etc In Mono 24 bit, 48kHZ.
- Please record three takes per line in the form of ABC/123. You can audition for as many characters as you like, but just know that we are looking to cast one actor per role, two if it’s absolutely necessary.
- Please refrain from doing impressions. We want to hear your take on the characters. You're more than welcome to use the official voice cast as a reference, but again, we want to avoid impressions.
Important note: Remember to have fun! Now get out there and show us what you're made of!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Thank you all so much for sending in your auditions. I have a friend with me to look over all the lovely submissions and will likely announce the cast sometime in May.
Again, thank you all so much! Take care, and stay tuned.
Due to a busy two weeks ahead, I'm extending the deadline to the 28th of April. To everyone who's auditioned, thank you very much! I look forward to announcing the voice actors towards the end of the month.
All spikes and speed, Sonic the Hedgehog is well-known for his speedy abilities, cocky attitude along with his easy-going demeanour and love for freedom. Like the wind, he’s always on the move, living a life of excitement and adventure. Despite his many victories, Sonic finds himself defeated at the hands of Infinite and imprisoned by Dr. Eggman where he is unable to put a stop to his plans on world domination. Sonic must escape and return to his friends, putting a stop to Eggman and his new weapon.
(Eager and ecstatic) "Alright! Bring it on!"
(Reassuring and soft) "Hey, pal, come on, don’t sweat it. When have we ever lost? Sure, we’ve had close calls, but we’ve always come out on top, right?"
(Taunting) "Whew! Good warmup, guys. A little lacking today, but we’ll work on that next time around!"
An expert in robotics, genius in science and cruel in life, Dr. Eggman uses his intelligence for all kinds of evil to create weapons and robots to take over the world and forge his dream city “Eggman Land” into a reality. However, all his schemes are foiled by Sonic and his friends. Despite setback after setback, Eggman now finds victory in the palm of his hands with the help of a mystical gem called “The Phantom Ruby”. With his latest instrument of destruction, he has successfully defeated Sonic and conquered the world with the help of the Phantom Ruby, disposing of the Resistance will be no problem.
(Scheming and maniacal) "Everyone will see the changes I have planned. A world suited to my vision! A world without that loathsome hedgehog… A world without Sonic! Aha-ha-ha-ha!"
(Excited) "Quip all you want, rodent, it won’t ruin my good mood. In fact, I’m actually quite glad to see you, the both of you. It wouldn’t be the same not having you two here to witness my long-awaited victory!"
(Frustrated and angry) "It never fails, that I must do everything if I want it done right!”
Cheerful, although slightly erratic, Amy Rose is a caring young girl and an energetic go-getter who lets nothing get in her way. Like Tails, Amy has been good friends with Sonic for quite some time, as well as his biggest admirer due to her massive crush on him. Devastated to hear of Sonic’s defeat, she joins the Resistance to fight back against the Eggman Empire and save the world. While she isn’t afraid to fight on the frontlines, she often helps the team from control as a communication specialist, guiding members of the Resistance on the battlefield. Even with hope dire, she still believes that Sonic will one day return.
(Happy and excited) "And as the festival’s coordinator, I know just the hotspots to visit first. The bazaar has so many wonderful things they’re selling and they’re even doing tarot card readings near park avenue."
(Angry) "Do you have any idea how long this all took to organise, you- you jerks! You’re ruining everything!"
(Soft and concerned) "Hey, don’t push yourself too hard. We just got you back."
Guardian of the Master Emerald and protector of Angel Island, Knuckles the Echidna is a loner by nature and rarely cares for anything that is of no importance. However, when his friends are in need of help, Knuckles can always be relied on to leave his post and prove himself a faithful and good-hearted hero. Strong, serious and at times stubborn, he is known for having quite the explosive temper. When learning of Sonic’s defeat, Knuckles forms and leads a Resistance to fight back against the Eggman Empire, doing whatever he must to take back the world.
(Shocked, then annoyed) "Silver! What are you doing here? Hey, what's with getting in my face?!"
(Confident) "This is the turning point. We can do this! We can win!"
(Doubtful) "Hey, I'm a lot of things. A warrior, a fighter, a guardian, but a leader? What makes you think these people are gonna listen to me?"
Smart, sassy, and independant, Rouge the Bat is many things. A calculating spy, a trained combatant, an illusive agent and a treasure hunter who acts on her mercenary instinct. Regardless, she is loyal to her closest friends and is always willing to help when the world is in danger. When learning of the mysterious entity known as Infinite, she joins with the Resistance as a spy, infiltrating Eggman’s outposts to gather enemy intel, but most importantly, the current whereabouts of Sonic and the reason for Shadow's sudden betrayal.
(Serious) "Shadow, we’ve just received a report from the Intelligence Division. They’ve located an unknown base of operations that seems to be totally outside the chain of command for Eggman’s army."
(Teasing) "You've certainly come along way from guardian to commander. Speaking of which, is that poor Master Emerald all on its lonesome?"
(Frustrated) "Extermination?! This is supposed to be a recon mission! You’re not supposed to be making a big scene!"
Created as the “Ultimate Lifeform” by Professor Gerald Robotnik, Dr. Eggman’s grandfather, Shadow the Hedgehog is sharp-witted, has a strong sense of purpose and pursues his objectives by any means necessary. Opposite to Sonic, he carries a cool and more businesslike approach to his missions. Despite being a brooding loner, he will help his allies when they are in need. Responsible for the damage and trauma of a jackal on the wrong side, Shadow continues to fight the war while helping Sonic and sharing what he knows about the Phantom Ruby.
(Proud and confident) "You think you know real power? Hmph. Your strength comes from a mere stone. I'll show you what real power looks like."
(Stern and condescending) "Hmph. Worthless. Don't show your pathetic face around me ever again."
(Angry and determined) "No more distractions, no more illusions. I won't let him get away, not again!"
Head honcho of the Chaotix Detective Agency, Vector the Crocodile is an easy-going, loud-mouthed leader with the heart of a child. He is often considered the muscle behind the Chaotix. Despite his scaly exterior and sometimes rude manners, Vector is always kind, ready to take any job that pays, but will always help those in need for free. After Dr. Eggman triumphed over Sonic and expanded his empire over the world thanks to the help of Infinite, he and his fellow detectives joined the Resistance to take back their home.
(Confident, then uncertain) "You know our policy. We never turn down work that pays! Wait, we are getting paid for this, right?"
(Worried and confused) "Jeez, how many weapons does that thing have?! Why doesn't the Resistance have that kind of tech?"
(Angry and frustrated) "Enough is enough! We're holding this point until everyone's evacuated!"
A skilled and intelligent ninja, Espio the Chameleon is a member of the Chaotix Detective Agency as well as Vector’s right-hand man. Calm and quiet, but also overly cautious and disciplined, Espio thrives on danger and although he is quite confident in his ninjutsu, he feels it is aesthetically pleasing to stay in the shadows as a ninja should. His wariness and soulful character makes him a vital member of the Chaotix. After learning of Sonic’s defeat, he joined the Resistance along with his team to fight the forces of evil.
(Confident) "Nothing personal. Just serving up justice."
(Alarmed and cautious) "Avoid detection and stick to the shadows! The masked one's here... the monster that took down Sonic."
(Sentimental) "I don't blame the civilians for staying out of the fight. They've lost their homes and so much more. Until we actually turn the tide in battle and make a difference, then we may inspire hope."
Immature, hyperactive and fun-loving, Charmy Bee is like any other kid. Hates work, loves playing. He often finds ways to entertain himself while on the job. Although lighthearted and friendly, he can also be annoying, mainly to his boss Vector, but despite this, he considers him along with Espio as his closest friends. Upon hearing of Sonic’s defeat, he joined the Resistance with Espio and Vector to fight the expanding Eggman Empire, acting as air support and at times, a scout for the team.
(Reassuring) "Not everyone is terrified. Since Sonic came back, people have been volunteering to help now more than ever!"
(Disgust) "Urgh! That guy with the mask gives me the creeps! Where did the doc find him anyway?!"
(Excited and overjoyed) "Alright, plan B! Plan B! Time to rock and roll with plan B!"
Despite being raised in a world of ruin, Silver the Hedgehog is an optimistic, young psychic from the future who’s always fighting for a better tomorrow. Silver can be a little too serious for his own good, but when his home is once again in ruin, he returns to the past in hopes to change his future. However, after joining the fight a little late, he meets up with a distraught Tails who informs him of the situation. Optimistic and hopeful, Silver helps the young fox regain his confidence and track down Eggman all while restoring hope to the world.
(Determined) "No, I won't give up. I'll do whatever it takes to save the future from this madness!"
(Concerned and alarmed) "What the heck are you doing all the way out here? The Resistance is looking for you!"
(Encouraging) "Eggman's army has everyone terrified, but that doesn't mean we should give up. If we want to make a difference, we need to show them that strength doesn't just come in numbers."
Orbot is a lazy, but level-headed robot. From the start, he has shown an eye for efficiency, taking close notice of Eggman's flaws or awry plans. He is rather sassy and shows a sense of spiteful sarcasm, voicing facts and opinions as he sees fit, whether it is offering unsolicited, withering assessments of his master or asking Sonic to become his new sidekick. As such, he comes off as straightforward, insensitive and brash.
(Cautious and timid) "Pardon us to disturb your work, sir, but Cubot and I have grown rather worried with your fascination over the recently uncovered gemstone."
(Sassy) "If anyone can beat a moron at their own game, it's you, sir."
(Bored and apathetic) "If the boss loses, the boss loses. Just as long as we're not caught in the crosshairs of his rage, we'll be around to clean up his mess."
Cubot is a good-hearted and easygoing robot. Even though he is supposed to be built with the same CPU as Orbot’s, he is somehow dim-witted. He has no concept of sarcasm and even when things are explained specifically to him, it takes a while for him to catch on. While still a competent henchman, Cubot is talkative, not very serious and generally annoying to those around him. Also, despite his devotion to his master, Cubot is lazy, much like Orbot.
(Timid) "Boy, he sure sounds excited, more so than last time."
(Confused) "I'm confused. Is that a threat? It didn't sound menacing... or creative."
(Delighted) "With the boss having finally won, this means we can get days off!"
Zavok is a merciless and cruel being. He is very serious, ferocious, brutal and dark, often deploying graphical threats of death and destruction, and he has little tolerance for failure. Power-hungry and ever focused on his goals, Zavok does not let anything stand in his way.
(Threatening) "Impudent runt. I’m going to savour watching you suffer."
(Frustrated) "No! How could I lose to the likes of you... again!"
(Cold, yet challenging) "You're not making this easy, are you? No matter. I appreciate the challenge."
