The recent surge of gameplay footage for “Mario Vs. Donkey Kong” on the Nintendo Switch has brought more than just new visuals to fans. A notable feature highlighted in comments across multiple YouTube videos is the familiar voice of Mario. Speculation suggests that Charles Martinet, known for voicing Mario, Luigi, Wario, among others, is behind Mario’s dialogue in the game. This would mark the use of archived voice work from Martinet, rather than new recordings.
Charles Martinet, who recently transitioned into the role of Mario Ambassador, passed the vocal torch to Kevin Afghani. Afghani has already showcased his talent in titles such as “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” and “WarioWare: Move It!”, but the inclusion of Martinet in “Mario Vs. Donkey Kong” on the Switch suggests a nostalgic nod to the actor’s previous work. It’s worth noting that Martinet had lent his voice in the original release of “Mario Vs. Donkey Kong”, but the Switch version promises to use higher-quality recordings.
While official confirmation regarding Martinet’s presence in the game was initially pending, an update confirms that his work was indeed retained for this remake. The confirmation came through the game’s credits, clearing up any doubts about the authenticity of Mario’s voice.
For fans interested in checking out Mario’s voice in “Mario Vs. Donkey Kong” on the Switch, there are plenty of examples available online. This return of Charles Martinet, even through archived voice work, surely adds a special touch to the game’s experience, reinforcing players’ connection to the iconic character.