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 turning into a firestorm of controversy.

The core of the backlash focused on the game's protagonist and themes, which some critics labeled as pushing a specific "agenda."

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

Even after 17 days, the negative reaction persists. The announcement trailer sparked a polarized response, amassing a staggering 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 disabled to try and contain the situation, but the debate raged on across other social media platforms.

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

This incident underscores a significant challenge for major game studios: navigating the increasingly complex demands of a highly engaged, and often critical, audience.