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 immediately generated significant buzz, but this quickly morphed into widespread criticism.

The controversy revolved around the game's protagonist and central theme, with some accusing the developers of promoting a specific "agenda."

Statements from Neil Druckmann and Tati Gabriel, intended to quell the backlash, only fueled the flames.

Even after 17 days, the negative reaction persists. The announcement trailer proved highly divisive, garnering a substantial 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 outweighing the 70,000 likes. Comments were subsequently disabled, but the online debate continues unabated across various social media platforms.

However, the future of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet remains uncertain. Naughty Dog's history demonstrates a capacity to overcome initial negative reception and achieve success. The game still has the potential to defy expectations.

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