While looking for games to play, I focus a lot on gameplay videos before I make a purchase. Even if the game has no video, I go online and search for gameplay videos to get an idea how a game plays.
I’m not sure if I should spend time making a video - because tbh people play my game & think it’s great…
A video just helps make your project stand out from other projects. If you already have a nice amount of people playing your game, you don’t need a video.
but it’s a text adventure so looks very boring if watched.
That’s a good point, I don’t think I’ve watched many text adventures gameplay videos. I’m sure someone with experience can make something that sells their game, but I wouldn’t know how possible that is.
Have you got a demo available? If it’s a text adventure, a demo might be a good idea to allow users to try the game for free, before deciding if they want to purchase the full version.