Intergalactic is on fire. After two weeks, criticism of Naughty Dog's trailer has not subsided

The unveiling of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at The Game Awards generated immediate buzz, quickly followed by a storm of controversy. The core of the backlash focused on the game's protagonist and thematic elements, which some critics labeled as pushing a specific "agenda."

Neil Druckmann and Tati Gabriel's attempts to defend the game only fueled the fire, intensifying the negative reaction.

Even seventeen days later, the criticism persists. The announcement trailer sparked a significant divide, garnering a massive number of dislikes on YouTube. On the official PlayStation channel, dislikes surpassed 260,000, dwarfing the 90,000 likes. The Naughty Dog channel fared no better, with over 170,000 dislikes outnumbering the 70,000 likes. Comment sections were disabled in an effort to quell the uproar, but the debate continues to rage across social media platforms.

However, the game's future remains uncertain. Naughty Dog has a history of transforming initial criticism into triumph, suggesting a potential turnaround. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet still has the opportunity to defy expectations.

This incident underscores a major challenge for large game studios: navigating the increasingly demanding expectations of their audience.