How important are voice actors?

Well if you're going to have characters talk I think they would be pretty important. Be kind of silly to have people moving their mouths without actually saying anything.

Not very. I think I can live without Troy Baker, Laura Bailey, Grey Delise, Steve Blum, Tara Strong, etc. in my games.

Talented as sure, but their egos won't allow them to stay down on Earth for more ten minutes at a time.

>>384593134
Oh man I hate it when games have voice actors only some of time time. Kingdom Hearts does this and so does Zelda Breath of the Wild. It's just so weird.

>>384593624
Play more games, Anon.

Depends on the game and the narrative.
If you're going to rely heavily on dialogue or emotive expression of a character for storytelling, they can add a lot.
One-off VO lines can also do a lot when used correctly. Unreal Tournament's bots shit-talking you is half the fun of fighting them.
>>384593624
Don't blame the actors, blame the casting directors who refuse to consider new talent and perpetuate the already notoriously insular world of voiceovers.