In today's Independency, we take a look at what some call a "true sandbox experience" and at the notion of how players have a chance to be deeply immersed in the game. Read on and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

And while the sheer deluge of Kickstarter-related material has turned me into a bit of a cynic, it's difficult not to get a little excited about Green Monger. To begin with, Greed Monger has achieved something plenty of other Kickstarter campaigns have failed at - they've achieved their goal. They're done. There are ten days left to their campaign period but they're done. Money will, at some point, pass hands between the developers and their earnest, would-be fans.

Read more of Cassandra Khaw's Independency: Greed Monger & Player Immersion.

I don't think this is going to crash and burn. More like drive around the landing strip until the engine fizzles out...

I can't wait till 2016, when we all look back on the time when hundreds of millions of dollars we're invested into games that didn't go anywhere, and laugh.

Originally posted by Razeekster
My only fear is that it will be as succesful as The Repopulation (if you don't get what I mean it's that The Repopulation sort of didn't do well), which was also another project backed by Kickstarter.

The repopulation is not out yet so you can't say if it's successful or not, also their kickstarter was successful. On topic, this looks very promising and I want to believe these guys have what it takes although indie projects and high ambitions often don't bode well.

Originally posted by remyburke
Absolutely hate the name, but I absolutely love the direction!

+1

Originally posted by Razeekster
My only fear is that it will be as succesful as The Repopulation (if you don't get what I mean it's that The Repopulation sort of didn't do well), which was also another project backed by Kickstarter.

Once a month you come out with a gem like this and I LOVE IT!

Keep up the great work!

Originally posted by marganculos

Originally posted by remyburke
Absolutely hate the name, but I absolutely love the direction!

+1

+2

Very nice article!

I can't wait to play this game! Oh wait, back to work on it. :)

Good Article, been an eager follower of this game for a while now, cant wait to see them blow everyones expectations away!

Still dont see what people have against the name though

Originally posted by Razeekster
My only fear is that it will be as succesful as The Repopulation (if you don't get what I mean it's that The Repopulation sort of didn't do well), which was also another project backed by Kickstarter.

I think you are confusing "The Repopulation," which is a promising sandbox still in development with "Earthrise," which has already released and shutdown. Bravo.

i dont know if ill play this game, but the write up on it sounds promising. i just worry indie dev's promise too much (aka DFo/MO) and inturn make mistakes along the way that ruin the game's enjoyment factor. 

but other then that, the game if it launchs without too much of a hitch could be quite fun with what its currently promising to offer.