Still Wakes the Deep has received the admiration it deserves at the 2025 Bafta Game Awards. Alec Newman delivered a stunning performance as Caz, a protagonist who finds himself fleeing from a police investigation after a bar fight. Caz’s backstory is profoundly tragic, having to abandon his family to seek refuge on an oil rig off the Scottish coast. As chaos ensues on the rig, his singular focus becomes ensuring his survival to reunite with his family.

Alec’s portrayal of Caz not only made the character’s emotional journey resonate but also drew praises for the final act of the game, which remains spoiler-free here for the sake of those who haven’t played it yet. Other notable performances included Karen Dunbar’s impactful role as Finlay, who emerges as a crucial ally towards the end. Both actors won accolades for Best Leading Performance and Best Supporting Actor, respectively, highlighting the game’s exceptional voice acting and character depth.*

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