You know those moments where you're watching a movie about Russian's or German's and suddenly realize that everyone has an English accent? Even the locals.
Unity is set in Paris, France during the French Revolution, but every one speaks in a British accent (instead of a French accent) and people are wondering why. Creative Director Alex Amancio stepped up to explain their reasoning:
“The idea is that the Animus is translating everything into the language you’re playing in,” Amancio explained. “That’s why, since you’re an Anglophone, you’re hearing all the dialogue and cinematics in English. It would really make no sense for there to be a French accent because that would mean that this French character is trying to address you in accented English. Everyone in the game is not trying to speak English for your benefit.”
If you don't agree with that his other reason was that it was “an artistic choice.”
It's art, ok? You can't argue art.
There's still hope if you want to get your French on. You can play the game in French with English subtitles, which sounds tedious to be honest, but if you're into that – it's an option.
Why do you think they chose British accents over French accents? Let me know!
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