Category Archives: Fantasy

Try-It Tuesday: TINY GLADE

Posted on March 18, 2025 by J.L. Hilton

TINY GLADE is a cozy, sandbox building game where players can construct fantasy castles, ancient ruins, medieval inns, fairy villages and more. Developed by Swedish indie studio Pounce Light and released in September 2024 for Windows. My friend Herman bought … Continue reading →

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Necromancy is my love language

Posted on December 22, 2024 by J.L. Hilton

I saw these Viva la Dirt League “Death Knight” videos a while back and thought, “This is exactly the kind of relationship I wanted in my 20s.” But who am I kidding? I didn’t get over this in my 20s. … Continue reading →

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Try-It Tuesday: BALDUR’S GATE 3

Posted on August 16, 2024 by J.L. Hilton

This week, I started BALDUR’S GATE 3. I’ve been talking about it for a while and my youngest daughter’s been after me to try it since she completed the game months ago. But I was hesitant because I knew it … Continue reading →

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Potion Craft Fan Art Fest Summer 2023

Posted on July 8, 2023 by J.L. Hilton

I am one of the winners of the Potion Craft Fan Art Fest: Summer 2023 for my “Enchanted Garden” entry during week one. I made a diorama of the in-game garden, with tree, flowers, potion bottle and alchemy map, all … Continue reading →

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Try-It Tuesday: GLASS MASQUERADE 3 HONEYLINES

Posted on June 13, 2023 by J.L. Hilton

GLASS MASQUERADE 3: HONEYLINES just came out at the end of May 2023. After enjoying the first Glass Masquerade and sequel Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions, I was eager to play this one. Mesmerizing music and beautiful artwork take these games … Continue reading →

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Try-It Tuesday: Innkeeper Month

Posted on March 29, 2023 by J.L. Hilton

March was Innkeeper Month, with four Try-It Tuesday games that revolved around rustic rest stops. To kick off, I tried TRAVELLERS REST on March 7, 2023, a fantasy tavern management game for PC. Next, I played TAVERN MASTER, a 2021 … Continue reading →

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Try-It Tuesday POTION CRAFT

Posted on January 17, 2023 by J.L. Hilton

I played the free Steam demo of POTION CRAFT: ALCHEMIST SIMULATOR and its Feast of Winter Cone update in 2021, and I loved it. 2021 Potion Craft review Watch me play the Winter Cone update Now, I’m starting over with … Continue reading →

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Bud of War

Posted on November 15, 2022 by J.L. Hilton
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Wytchwood video game prop replicas & jewelry

Posted on November 6, 2022 by J.L. Hilton

WYTCHWOOD was my favorite video game of 2021. I loved it so much, I put together a swamp witch kit with replicas of several items found in the game. Some of the items were purchased, such as the grimoire, red … Continue reading →

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Role Players vs Grinders

Posted on July 5, 2022 by J.L. Hilton

Are you a role player or a grinder? I’m definitely a role player. ~ J.L. Hilton Connect, support, comment or contact the author here 

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