Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans Urdr Hunt

Iron Blooded Orphans: Urdr Hunt – Is it Actually...Good? (Hear Me Out!)

Okay, okay, before you throw your dainsleif at me, let's talk about Urdr Hunt. I know, I know. It's a mobile game spin-off of Iron Blooded Orphans. And we all have spin-off fatigue, right?

But what if... what if it's secretly kinda awesome? Maybe even... better than some parts of the main series? Don't @ me!

The Story: A Fresh (and Surprisingly Grim) Take

Forget what you know. Mostly. We're on a new colony, Chryse. Our hero, Wistario Afam, discovers something spooky. An ancient Gundam frame buried beneath the Martian soil.

Suddenly, it's not just space pirates anymore. It's conspiracies, hidden agendas, and the usual Gundam shenanigans. But with a slightly different flavor.

The pacing? Snappy. The characters? Surprisingly well-developed. And the stakes? Just as high as you'd expect from anything connected to IBO. Think family struggles meet giant robots.

The Mobile Suits: More Metal, More Mayhem

Let's be real. We're here for the mecha. And Urdr Hunt delivers. The Hajiroboshi is a beast. A proper scrap-metal masterpiece. It embodies the IBO aesthetic perfectly.

The enemy mobile suits are also pretty cool. They're not just recolors of existing designs. They each have their own unique quirks and weaponry. Shiny!

The battles are fast and brutal. It feels like IBO combat. So, expect a lot of close-quarters brawling and Alaya-Vijnana system shenanigans.

Unpopular Opinion Alert!

Okay, here's where I might lose some of you. I think Urdr Hunt's story is more focused than the later half of Iron Blooded Orphans. GASP!

Hear me out! It doesn't suffer from the same "power creep" issues. The stakes feel more personal. And the villains? Just as deliciously evil as those in the main series. Maybe more so!

Look, I loved IBO. But things got a bit... messy. Urdr Hunt trims the fat. It focuses on a smaller cast. And it tells a tighter story. This is just my opinion!

The Mobile Game Aspect: Bearable, I Promise

Yes, it's a mobile game. That means gacha mechanics. And daily quests. But honestly, it's not that bad. I mean, it's still a mobile game.

You can get through the story without spending a dime. Seriously. The game is pretty generous with its rewards. This is surprising!

And the gameplay is actually pretty engaging. It's not just auto-battling. You actually need to think about your strategy. Which is nice.

Final Thoughts: Give Urdr Hunt a Chance

So, is Urdr Hunt a masterpiece? Probably not. Is it a surprisingly enjoyable addition to the Iron Blooded Orphans universe? Absolutely!

Don't let the mobile game label scare you away. Give it a try. You might be surprised.

And if you hate it? Well, you can always blame me. But I bet you'll secretly enjoy it. Now go and install the game!

"Even if the road is long and winding, never give up on finding your own star." - Probably something someone said in Urdr Hunt.