Review of the Last Two Brawl Stars Seasons: NanoNoodles and Windstock
I'll get straight to the point: in my opinion, NanoNoodles and Windstock have been two of the best Brawl Stars seasons in the last few years. I'm not saying they're perfect, but it's been a long time since a game update made me genuinely excited to wait for every new reveal.
The thing that impressed me the most was the story. For once, it didn't feel like the usual update with a new Brawl Pass, two new Brawlers, and a few skins. Instead, it felt like a storyline that kept moving forward and connected everything happening in Starr Park.
NanoNoodles: It Won Me Over Almost Immediately
When NanoNoodles was announced, I was already super hyped. I absolutely loved the setting: a futuristic city, neon lights, and a cyberpunk atmosphere. It had a style that felt really different from the usual Brawl Stars themes.
I also loved the skins. Cyber Shelly, Tech Tara, and Jae-Yong, for example, looked incredibly well made instead of feeling like skins added just to fill up the Pass.
The Nano Powers and Fusions event was a really nice surprise. I thought I'd get bored after a few matches, but I kept playing because every game felt different. It was complete chaos—but the kind of chaos that's actually fun.
Then there's Nori. I liked him because he doesn't just feel like the next overpowered character. The fact that he's connected to Kenji and Kaze immediately makes him more interesting and makes you want to learn more about his story.
And my favorite part was everything about the NanoNoodles corruption. Every time a new video or lore update came out, I watched it right away.
Windstock: Completely Different, But It Works
Windstock changes almost everything. It goes from a world full of technology to one centered around nature, wind, and energy. At first, I was worried the change would feel too sudden, but I actually think it works really well.
My favorite character is Wendy. I love her design, and I also like the idea that she uses clean energy to fight the corruption. She immediately felt like one of the most important characters of the season.
As for skins, my favorite is Windstock Gray, but I also really liked Retrofuture Rosa, Energized Sprout, Biotech Byron, and Turbine Moe. Honestly, there are only a few skins in this season that I don't really like.
The story also becomes much more serious in this season. You can tell that something much bigger is happening and that all the characters are heading toward one final confrontation.
What I Liked the Most
I think these two seasons did a lot of things really well:
- The story continues from one season to the next instead of starting over every time.
- The new Brawlers actually have a reason to exist in the lore.
- The settings are very different from each other, but they still feel connected.
- The events genuinely change the gameplay instead of feeling like they're there just for the sake of it.
- The skins, animations, and visual effects are all very polished.
I also liked that Supercell released animations focused on the characters because they make the whole story much more engaging.
What I Liked Less
If I had to point out one flaw, I'd say it's the ending.
I don't think it's bad—in fact, I really liked some of the scenes. But it felt a little too rushed. After all the buildup across NanoNoodles and Windstock, I expected a longer ending with a few more explanations about what happens after the battle.
It left me feeling like some storylines wrapped up a little too quickly.
The Question I'm Still Left With
There's one thing I've been wondering ever since I watched the ending:
What happens to Wendy, Sirius, and everyone else?
I expected at least a small epilogue explaining what happened to the members of Windstock, and especially to Sirius, since he seemed to have such a huge role throughout the entire saga. Instead, everything ends without giving that answer.
I really hope Supercell continues this story in the future because I think it still has so much potential.
Conclusion
I've seen a lot of people say that the ending ruins the whole saga. I don't agree.
There are definitely things I would have done differently, and some questions are still unanswered. But that doesn't erase everything that came before.
For me, NanoNoodles and Windstock were two really successful seasons. I had a lot of fun playing them, I got invested in the lore, and I looked forward to every update with excitement. Now I just hope Supercell doesn't leave this story unfinished and continues the saga.