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

by Aiden Jan 02,2025

The unveiling 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 thematic elements, which some criticized 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 shows no sign of abating. The announcement trailer sharply divided viewers, garnering a significant 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 to quell the escalating conflict, but the debate continues to rage across social media platforms.

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

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

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