Yes, I remember trying Triforce Knight a long time ago. I think I got stuck somewhere and then quit. But I don't recall that it was challenging. Maybe it was like that when level 5 came around but I couldn't get that far. As for engaging with the audience and making compromises with them, I'd advise you to read my three laws of quest making. Basically, you should never do this unless the audience is paying you substantially. No compromise without cash. Ask yourself - have they ever compromised their type A difficulty to suit type B??

Finally, if anything truthful and frank criticism should increase trust - not decrease it.