Baldur's Gate 3 boss Swen Vincke calls for kinder criticism amid Highguard backlash

Baldur's Gate 3 studio boss Swen Vincke published a follow-up on January 29 urging people to avoid mean-spirited criticism, framing the point in a nearly 600-word Twitter essay.

Vincke's comments come as PvP shooter Highguard has faced heavy backlash on Steam, with the article noting many harsh reviews came from users with under three hours of playtime.

Addressing the tone of feedback, Vincke wrote: "My point wasn't that I have an issue with criticism. My point was that it doesn’t need to be hurtful. Imho that creates alienation between people who have the same hobby and essentially all want the same thing: better games. Constructive criticism really has higher impact."

The coverage also highlights Vincke's broader concern that, as the headline puts it, "good games are being mutilated to turn them into money machines," a trend he recognizes as problematic.

It remains to be seen whether Vincke's plea for less hurtful, more constructive criticism will change the conversation or affect review patterns around Highguard and similar releases.

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