Unfortunately people don't know how to behave on internet, a lot of them believe that by belittling the tastes and passions of others then that's mean they're superior, they're more smart, they're more cultured, they have better tastes, etc.
In the end all they're doing is boosting their own ego, because they need it, because they have no seelf esteem and have a lot of complexes surely
So... Yeah don't bother with that kind of comments that just call "slop" to anything, because they're just doing it to feel better about themselves
In my case instead of let that kind of comments hurt me, i just feel sorry for that person that have the need to do something like that
That aside i wish you the best with your project and with your own life of course, i understand the feeling of wanting to enjoy the project you working on, it get's difficult to make any progress when you're not, or even worst when you start working on your project because you feel like you need to meet the expectations instead of doing it because you want to, that only can lead to a result you won't be satisfied with or even to abandon the project all along, so yeah... Better to avoid that the best you can
I want to play your game, but i want to play the best version of it and that can only happen if you make the game with love and passion, if you're enjoying the progress, if you're at your best, not if you're stressed and rushed. I'm willing to wait as long as necessary for that, so take your time, enjoy the process, enjoy what you're doing, cherish your project, that's what really matters, don't let random people on internet you don't even know to ruin that
This is YOUR game! Your work, your creation, your baby!