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

The reveal of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at The Game Awards generated immediate buzz, quickly turning into a storm of controversy. The core of the backlash focused on the game's protagonist and themes, with accusations of a hidden "agenda."

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

Even after 17 days, the criticism persists. The announcement trailer proved highly divisive, 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 against 70,000 likes. Comments were ultimately disabled to quell the escalating conflict, but the debate continues to rage across social media.

However, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's future remains uncertain. Naughty Dog's history demonstrates a capacity to transform initial criticism into triumph. The game still has the potential to defy expectations.

This incident underscores a significant challenge for large game studios: navigating the expectations of an increasingly demanding and vocal audience.