Matt Mercer is one of the world's most accomplished voice actors. He's held dozens of roles across TV, film, and games, appearing in series like Attack on Titan, Resident Evil, Persona, Fire Emblem, Death Stranding, Baldur's Gate, Like A Dragon, and Final Fantasy.
He earns near-universal praise for every role he steps into, but one has been a little more divisive: The Legend of Zelda's Ganondorf.
He first appeared as the character in 2023's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, reprising the role in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and most recently in the Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time. The TotK performance drew some criticism from long-time The Legend of Zelda fans, and that criticism has resurfaced now that Ocarina of Time is out.
If you look back at online Tears of the Kingdom discussions, you'll see that Ganondorf's voice was a slight bone of contention. Many cited him as their least favorite version of the character. With Ocarina of Time now out in the public, and Mercer returning as its primary villain, debate has begun to rage again, with many feeling he's not right for the role.
One such discussion is taking...
