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  > The question here is: "Is this a really innovative graphical design that 
  > will get praised by future generations but is misunderstood now" or "Is this 
  > just a bad decision that the creator is unwilling to own". I tend to think 
  > it's the latter. Ultimately the sales will tell.

The question here is not "should people like a thing," it's "why are people such assholes?" To quote Ron Gilbert's linked post:

  > Play it or don't play it but don't ruin it for everyone else.

It sure seems like this is a fantastic example of the Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory [0]: nobody would speak so awfully to Ron Gilbert if they were leaning over his shoulder watching the trailer.

[0]: https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/03/19/green-blackboa...