After 50 Years of Gaming, I Am Finally Starring in an Indie Survival Horror Game

A Scottish media figure and long-time gamer has shared his experience of voicing the main character in the upcoming indie survival horror game *Black Tides Draga’s Wake*. After 50 years of playing video games, he landed the starring role following an unconventional meeting with character artist and developer Greg Strangis.

Discovering the Project

Greg Strangis, whose background includes work for Rockstar, Naughty Dog, and Guillermo del Toro, approached the author 16 months ago to pitch a role in his independently developed game. Set on a decaying 1900s steamship after a botched heist, *Black Tides Draga’s Wake* follows Draga, a tough sailor infected by an ancient deity.

• The Developer: Greg Strangis works out of a garage in rural Nova Scotia, collaborating with an international team in their spare time.
• The Atmosphere: The production style has been compared to the nostalgic bedroom programming culture of the ZX Spectrum era.

The Voice Acting Experience

Initially struggling to match his voice to the imposing, badass protagonist, the author learned to adjust his delivery under Strangis's direction. The process involved recording improvisational combat noises in a rural garage—an experience he described as uncomfortably strange yet creatively fulfilling.

• Practical Challenges: Adjusting tone to fit a muscular action hero without sounding mismatched.
• Key Highlights: Sharing clips with his children and seeing their realization that their Scottish father was voicing the game's protagonist.

Current Status and Verification

The announcement trailer for *Black Tides Draga’s Wake* was released a month ago, accumulating 200,000 views within its first couple of days. According to the report, Strangis is currently in discussions with assorted publishers regarding the game's future. Readers interested in verifying details can look for the official announcement trailer online or follow updates directly from the developers.