Quorum Games has cast its line with a brand-new fishing demo for Call of Elyndra, giving players their first look at the fantasy life sim’s fully realized 2.5D visuals and tranquil angling mechanics. Alongside the demo, the studio is hosting a weekly Discord fishing tournament, where players can compete for digital bragging rights and rare in-game rewards.

A Fisher’s Paradise

The demo transports players to Elyndra’s picturesque fishing hole, where six species of fish—from common bass to the elusive Mythical Lanternfish—await discovery. The intuitive “hold-and-tap” controls strike a balance between accessibility and skill:

• Hold to reel in your catch
• Tap to adjust your position within a dynamic “fish band”
• Chain successful catches to unlock rarer species

While the mechanics lean closer to Stardew Valley than Fishing Planet, the system shines in its progression hooks. Landing three consecutive catches unlocks Rare fish, while five in a row reveals Mythical varieties.

From Flat to Fabulous: A Visual Glow-Up

Fans of the earlier demo will notice an immediate transformation. Gone are the flat 2D sprites, replaced with lush 2.5D environments that add depth to every ripple in the water and rustle of the trees. This graphical overhaul finally delivers on the game’s original promise, making Call of Elyndra feel like a living, breathing world.

This graphical glow-up does, however, come at the expense of the larger world. The fishing demo is limited to the fishing hole and surrounding town, without the ability to return to your farm or play through the story with the new graphics. Still, Quorum Games is continually working to bring its promises to life. The fishing mechanic should seamlessly tie into the gameplay loop, offering both a relaxing pastime and a way to gather resources for your growing farm.

Compete for the Catch of the Week

Quorum Games is sweetening the demo with a weekly Discord tournament where players can submit their most impressive catches. Categories include:
🎣 Largest Fish (by size percentile)
💎 Rarest Species (Mythical Lanternfish hunters, assemble!)

Winners will earn exclusive Discord roles and in-game rewards, with competitions resetting every Sunday to keep the community engaged.

Final Thoughts

While the fishing mechanics may not revolutionize the genre, they round out Call of Elyndra’s identity as a farm sim with depth—both literal (thanks to the 2.5D glow-up) and metaphorical. Quorum’s commitment to iteration is evident, and the Discord tournaments suggest a dev team eager to foster community.