Alissa And The Have-nots Cavern -v1.1- -toritora- (2027)

The mid-game pacing drags slightly when backtracking through similar-looking zones. Gameplay – ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5) Core loop: explore → gather resources → manage inventory → solve light puzzles → survive encounters. Combat is turn-based but intentionally clunky (weapons break, healing scarce), reinforcing the “have-not” theme. You’ll rely on stealth or running more than fighting.

The cavern itself is the real star: a decaying, half-natural, half-ancient-civilization ruin. Environmental storytelling (scavenged notes, abandoned camps) fleshes out the “have-nots” — previous failures whose ghosts (literal or figurative) haunt the depths. The plot avoids overexplaining, trusting the player to piece together the cavern’s tragic history. Alissa and the Have-nots Cavern -v1.1- -Toritora-

Music is sparse — mostly ambient dripping, wind, and occasional low piano drones. This works brilliantly for isolation, though some players might want more melodic cues. Sound effects (footsteps, distant growls) are crisp and well-placed. Score: 7.5/10 Recommended for fans of atmospheric, low-resource survival-RPGs like Lisa the Painful or Fear & Hunger (but less brutal). The mid-game pacing drags slightly when backtracking through

Here’s a solid, structured review of . Overview Alissa and the Have-nots Cavern is a narrative-driven RPG Maker-style adventure (likely made with Wolf RPG Editor or similar) focusing on a young heroine, Alissa, who ventures into a mysterious, resource-scarce underground cavern. Version 1.1 (by creator Toritora ) refines earlier builds, polishing mechanics and expanding story beats. Story & Setting – ★★★★☆ (4/5) The premise is simple but effective: Alissa’s village faces a dire shortage of essential goods, forcing her to explore the forbidden “Have-nots Cavern” — a labyrinthine pit where previous seekers have vanished. The writing balances melancholy with quiet determination. Alissa is a likable everygirl, not an overpowered hero, which grounds the stakes. You’ll rely on stealth or running more than fighting

Alissa and the Have-nots Cavern -v1.1- -Toritora-

A brand new recipe and video for you as I continue my mini Summer-series about making the Ultimate S’mores!

Hi! I hope you had a wonderful Holiday last week (maybe some of you even stretched it all the way through the weekend!) If you follow me on Instagram, (especially insta-stories) you would have seen our family adventure through the heartland of America this last week!

Homemade Graham Crackers (Vegan and Gluten-Free) from HeatherChristo.com

We got to spend the Fourth of July in Pawhuska, Oklahoma where we had the full experience with our dear friend Betsy and her family. If you scroll down HERE, there is a beautiful picture of the girls in their Fourth of July duds.

Then we road tripped all the way to St Louis, Missouri so that we could spend a few days supporting Pia as she battled it out at Nationals for Fencing. It was pretty nuts, but sometimes I can’t believe how tough this girl is- like so much stronger than I ever was (and maybe still am.) She placed 18th in the nation for her age group (Y10) and qualified for Y12, which was a big deal in itself. Now I will quit geeking out on fencing and tell you that it was amazing to get home and that on Sunday night we hosted the whole family for dinner.

When I say whole family, I mean over 20 people with my and Pete’s immediate family. So, a lot of people.

And guess what we had for dessert????

Homemade Graham Crackers (Vegan and Gluten-Free) from HeatherChristo.com

You’ve got it! S’mores!!!!

Well at least for the kids (and kids at heart) we had homemade marshmallows (we have quite a stash right now), chocolate bars of every variety and last but not least: homemade graham crackers that are vegan and gluten-free! Check out the recipe below and the video above and I hope you enjoy!

Homemade Graham Crackers (Vegan and Gluten-Free) from HeatherChristo.com

Homemade Graham Crackers (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
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Serves: 16
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup all gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (I use bobs red mill brand)
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup vegan butter, chilled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons agave
  • 1 tablespoon mollases
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In food processor, add flour blend, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and butter. Pulse until blended and resembles cornmeal. Add water, agave, molasses and vanilla. Blend until dough comes together. Add an extra tablespoon of water, if needed.
  2. Place dough onto lined baking sheet. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of dough and roll out, until even thickness. Dough should reach to the edges of the pan. Using a pizza cutter, score the dough into desired squares/rectangles. Prick dough with fork in an even pattern. Sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon blend.
  3. Bake crackers for 15-17 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Remove from oven. While still warm and on the pan, carefully cut crackers along score-lines with sharp knife. Allow to cool on pan for 10 minutes. Cool crackers completely on cooling rack. Store in airtight container.

 

Recipe by Heather Christo (http://heatherchristo.com)