Joy Ofodu Voices Vivi in My Time at Sandrock, on Nintendo Switch, XBox
Hey there, fellow builders and virtual wanderers! Here’s incredibly exciting news of recent—I’m the voice behind Vivi, the lovable character in my very first console video game from Pathea Games!
It’s called My Time at Sandrock.
What Is Sandrock?
Just like My Time at Portia, the game takes place in a wholesome post-apocalyptic world; a world where humans have successfully restarted civilization after, long ago, nearly destroying themselves through greed, unbridled technology, and warfare in a period they refer to as the “The Age of Darkness.” Current citizens of this world now band together and reject the Old World ideologies as they work to rebuild.
“My Time at Sandrock” builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, offering new features, characters, and an expanded storyline. Players are likely to experience a mix of farming, resource gathering, and relationship-building elements, as well as exploring dungeons and uncovering the secrets of the game world.”
Meet Vivi
She even has her own wiki! though it lists my name as “Joy Odofu (sic) instead of Ofodu, someone had the heart and the right idea!
Fan art by Vivi (voiced by Joy Ofodu) by artist Kumana
Vivi is a sweet as honey, an elderly grandma who owns a charming tailor shop and adores engaging in heartfelt conversations with the villagers.
Here’s What Gamers Think of My Performance!
“Your voice acting makes me feel like I’m talking to the grandmother I’ve always needed (my grandparents passed away when I was very young).” – Ashley
“I love Grandma Vivi! Thank you for giving breath and life to this amazing character with your fabulous voice!!” – Janelle
“Vivi reminds me so much of my nan before she started losing her memory, I love Vivi, thank you for voicing her.” – Victoria
“I love Vivi’s kind and gentle voice. I just wish I could give her a great big hug in the game, so I’m sending hugs to you for bringing this wonderful character to life.” – Kerrie
“You sound so warm and caring as Vivi. It’s delightful to listen to you. I love it when you keep forgetting and call Justice by his childhood name Maurice. He should know better than trying to correct granny. After all the cookies you baked for him too.” – Jeanne
“Your voice is so soothing, it feels like my auntie or grandma is talking to me when I talk to Vivi.” – Megan
“Love to listen to your voice in the game. I make a point of going out of my way to talk to Grandma Vivi in my game files… just to listen to her beautiful voice. Well done!” – Laura
“I love Grandma Vivi. Thank you for giving her so much warmth, personality, and charm.” – Catherine
@JoyOfodu, I just watched the scene between ViVi and Justice! The one with the stolen trinkets. I absolutely love it. Your voice is so warm! Even when scolding Justice. 😅 This scene with us is now one of my faves. 💪🏾🙏🏾💜
Voicing Grandma has been a delightful challenge. I’ve poured my heart into infusing her dialogues with that special touch of wisdom and kindness that only a sweet grandmother can provide. Whether she’s sharing heartwarming stories, offering sage advice, or simply gossiping with the villagers about the latest town happenings, every moment spent in Vivi’s virtual world has been a joy.
And now, with the game available on consoles, the realization of this dream is sinking in. It’s surreal to think that players from around the globe can interact with Vivi, experience her tales, and explore the tailor shop I’ve come to know so intimately during the recording sessions.
To all the gamers out there, I hope Grandma brings a smile to your face and a sense of warmth to your gameplay! You can play now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Steam.
As a celebrated voice actor and Creative Executive, Joy Ofodu has drawn over 30M views to her original digital comedy content and countless more to inclusion-centered, global marketing campaigns at Instagram. Under her self-titled media company, she has grown a highly-engaged community of more than 200,000 online daters and meditators in just two years. Joy is the host of Dating Unsettled, an audio show designed to validate women daters, available now on all podcast platforms. Joy’s voice can be heard in her partnerships with HBO Max, Adult Swim, The Daily Shine, Skybound Entertainment, Meta, Credit Karma, Netflix, DIRECTV, Upenndo! and more View all posts by Joy Ofodu
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