I think the suit's super iconic. Almost every game has changed the design slightly, but theres never any denying that it's samus.
I do like some depictions of the suit as more of a mech with samus curled up in the chest.
The smash 4/ultimate depiction is my favorite in terms of detail. Sleak, clean lines. Samus Returns looks more like a man-made tech, rather than alien, with its utiliarian details. So I see that as a step back.
This is why we can't have nice things. Green cap + tunic >>>>> capless Champion's tunic, and not just because 'nostalgia.' The green is more unique and the cap adds a distinct personality to the silhouette of the character.
Right. The entire reason they gave him a new tunic is they thought if you had the iconic tunic from the start, you would never want to change into something else.
I do think that with the character designs in recent games, Link's outfit does end up looking out of place. Especially in BotW, a majority of characters have a much more modern feel to them. A lot of layers and accessories. A simple tunic and hat just doesn't fit in. The climbing gear even looks straight up like a modern pair of pants and shoes, with a tshirt. It's weird, not a fan. I'd like to go back to more of a grounded medieval styling in that regard.