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 captured public attention, but this initial enthusiasm quickly gave way to widespread criticism.

The controversy revolved around the game's protagonist and central theme, which some critics claimed promoted a specific "agenda."

Statements from Neil Druckmann and Tati Gabriel, intended to quell the backlash, only served to intensify the dispute.

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 outnumbering the 70,000 likes. Comments were ultimately disabled to curb the escalating negativity, but the debate continues to rage across social media.

Despite this challenging start, the future of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet remains uncertain. Naughty Dog's history demonstrates a capacity to transform initial criticism into eventual success. The game still possesses the potential to defy expectations.

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