Hello
@RecklessTy,
As a gamer and a Youtuber, like
@Andrew, I also comment from the perspective of someone who hasn't played the game however I have watched a lot of gameplay for it and actually own the game.
Your intro is really cool but I agree with Andrew, it's pretty long. I've learned that as a fairly new gaming channel that is still growing short intros are the best way to go to get people to at least recognize your video. But from what I can see you don't actually have a channel intro. This one was specific to this particular game. Here's how I see it as a viewer. If your gonna have an intro try to make it one intro for your channel and not specific to one game if your channel will have a variety of games on it. Also, make sure the intro is short for now. 3 to 6 seconds of intro video is more than enough for a new channel, once more established you can up it to 10 to 12 seconds. Anything longer than that can make people click away before they even get to the gameplay. Also, this may not be a thing for everyone but I tend to take a hint from TV shows where they show a small clip of gameplay before the intro. This helps the viewer get an idea what the gameplay might be about and thus have a better chance of getting them to watch longer. Maybe a clip with a cool action scene but leaving it in suspense. Just a thought.
The gameplay itself was really good and although 12 minutes is not that long for gameplay shorter is always better. I try to target 10 minutes or less based on how I watch other YTer's videos. You definitely have a lot silent moments. Like Andrew suggested you should fill these voids with commentary. The difference between playing the game and recording the gameplay is that when it's just you and the game it's understandable why you don't say much unless it's communicating with your team (friends). But when it's gameplay for Youtube you have to take into account that someone else will be watching and you want to make them feel like you made this gameplay for them so talking to your audience is important. This makes them feel part of the game, makes them feel like you are interacting with them and it helps show you're enjoying the game. This of this as being a livestream and people are watching, how would you act in that instance to keep viewers from leaving and get more to come watch? This can make up for the length of the video.
Last, I recommend adding an outro endscreen to your videos. This not only makes the video seem more professionally made but it allows you to add links to previous videos so viewers have the option to click through to another of your videos. The way it is now it kinda makes the video end abruptly and could confuse viewers who watch till the end.
What I wrote is just my opinion meant to give constructive criticism. Please feel free to take any advice I gave. I'm just here to help out in any way I can. Thank you.
