Do people like commentary in gameplay videos? Poll

I enjoy when a video has relevant and well-spoken commentary. What I hate is when the streamer or uploader blathers over the game or tries to be "funny". Also, never talk over cutscenes and character dialogue.

I like it if it is:
a tutorial-like explanation / showing strategies
or a good commentary about what they are doing, ocassionally why, being funny (but not to the level of constantly joking) is an extra.

I personally don't want gameplay videos, only for these - learning or entertaining. If it's just pure gameplay, I just take a look if I'm stuck, or I'm curious about the gameplay, but for that I still would prefer slight commentary.
Though it's very important with a commentary that it should be understandable, and not too annoying. I know people like him, but Jacksepticeye's yelling is really annoying for me, for an example.

There will be a lot of answers already posted in previous threads if you want to read them. I will link my comments from a couple threads I already posted in. I don't have much of an opinion on whether a face cam is good or not. I don't mind either way, but sometimes it can be awkward depending on the person and the type of game.

https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/vP66F/good-to-stream-and-not-be-vocal#WEyKVVI
https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/dqbW4/what-would-you-rather-watch#hqDSBDg

I hate commentary videos. Most of them dont say anything useful. And on the top.of that the speaker uses the most annoying tone that humanly can be achieved... And since they cant come.up.with a catchy phrase as intro, instead of just saying like hi guys, the video starts with screaming... Thats when I turn it off.

It depends however I prefer mostly with commentary (as long as it's good).

If I'm watching a gameplay video I'm watching it for a reason. If I wanted to watch gameplay I would go for someone commentating the game things like explaining how they are playing, what's going on in the game, opinions on the game etc just about anything.

If I want a walk-through because I'm stuck somewhere then I would be fine without a commentary but I would still prefer the person explaining how and why they are doing the things to progress, as short and straightforward as possible.

Depends what you're trying to do. If you want to build a following then you should definitely have some commentary imo. But if your goal is just to get views from people who want to check out the game then leave the commentary out
Basically what I'm trying to say is: if I just want to check out gameplay of a game, I'll look for videos without commentary. But I'll never sub to a channel without commentary, there's no reason for me to come back to your channel specifically if you don't even talk

I like commentary only if it's useful and related to the game (explaining mechanics, story etc..). I really can't stand those who chatter non stop, talking over cinematics, dialogue, it's a real turn off.

Neither for me
I play game myself if I want to see gameplay, and I dont much care for all those streamers and youtubers who just scream and laugh like hyenas over every little detail.

At the moment only two gamers I watch are Oxhorn because I love how much indepth he goes with his videos And Dunkey (altough hes tad annoying, too, I find his commentary unforced and naturally funny)

These both youtubers dont even put their face on videos and they are great..I would just suggest going by script if reviewing games..°
Online games are different story.. But then again, in an multiplayer game it takes hour to get material for short video.. Dont force "funny".

Every time I see somebody commenting on the gameplay, talking, laughing, whatever, I just to go another channel.

Gameplay with pure commentary =)

It depends on the game. In myst-like adventure for example, is good to have some explanation as to why certain things are done.
On the other hand, some action games are better without commentary, like a movie. I refounded splinter cell double agent because it was bugged, but I got to see an extended playthrough, without comments and I enjoyed it a lot.

If the commentary is good.
Example of extremely good commentary and editing
Example of awful commentary and no editing

Personally I stay away from no commentary videos because what's the point then? I can just play the game myself then. No point in spoiling it before that.

Frankly, I never watch streamers, it's rare to see someone, who adds any value to a game by talking over it. In some cases, like in horror games, I feel like, it actively destroys the experience. I usually just watch gameplays for stuff, I didn't see during my gameplay, otherwise there is no point, I can just play it myself.

I hate commentaries. Especially when i'm looking for some quick gameplay footage and in the title is not clearly writter that it's a commentary.

I pretty much only watch game videos when I'm stuck and can't find a text walkthrough, so in that case it depends - if the player actions warrant explanation, I prefer the commentary to be there, otherwise I prefer it isn't.

I go with commentaries. If it's just someone playing the game why bother watching, just play yourself.
I come here for the added value/interaction after all, otherwise why bother watching someone else play?

If you want to be a walkthrough player then no commentary and no cam. You'll be purely showing gameplay.

If you want to be an entertainer then commentary and cam are essential. I always click on people with cam and voice because that's what I like watching. I like to subscribe to the person and not the game.

If you want people to subscribe your channel, you won't have any other choice but to offer commentary. Anyone can show pure gameplay, commentary is how you connect to other people, with your individual style.

Why not do both? Should be trivial to record both raw game footage and another version with commentary on top. That way you get double the videos and can attract both audiences.

just wanna see the player reaction, not hearing their comment when playing the game..

gameplay alone. if they want they can say something from time to time, but i hate when they talk nonstop and try to be funny or smart... and fail miserably.

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I enjoy gameplay with commentary as long as the player isn't screaming constantly or talking obnoxiously over dialogue/cutscenes. A good example of a streamer/Youtuber that I like is Cryaotic. He's always super calm, and his voice is soothing.