Hmm, I'd have to say Wii U Samus wins my vote, but ultimately the differences are so small, it doesn't matter much to me. As long as the model and the texture look good, I'm okay with whatever.
Actually, whichever one makes it easier to release Samus sooner and be fully finished/polished would be preferred. But again, other than that, the differences are so small...
Is there a possibility you'll release two versions of the Wii U Samus? I don't exactly agree with Nanobuds on the texture looking bad, BUT I do think the one shown off in the video was much nicer, personally. Looked like actual metal, and I really liked the green neon lighting given on her suit lines. Personally, I feel like Smash could use some more characters with light sources and such.
Basically, I was thinking of one version, the one that you're working towards (which is more like Smash 4 Samus), and another with the neon green lines and other metal texture (which is kinda custom and interesting in its own right).
I keep watching your video, and goodness I can't wait to see how Gravity Suit and others are going to turn out with this. The original texture is just so dang GORGEOUS; it adds a lot more color and professionalism from the previous Other M model, for one. The effects look spot on, too. Those green lines on her suit wouldn't happen to have light sources, would they? They look like they could very faintly be.
Also, I don't know if it matters, but I voted for the Young ZSS option in the poll and somehow didn't see the option to continue the Other M Model pack. So, take one vote from the former, add one to the latter?
From what I saw, that Other M Samus looked really good, and that was 2 months ago. I'm really excited to see her released.
Also, on the poll, does "Young ZSS" refer to Samus with her short hair and greenish uniform? If so, I can't tell you how long I've been hoping someone would do that already.
Anyway, I'm enjoying your stuff so far. The true Other M ZSS is much improved. Keep up the good work.
Would you happen to want/need someone to do recolors of your upcoming Other M Samus? I might be able to, and am definitely interested if you need someone to relieve the workload.
Maybe only slightly, but in my opinion it wouldn't hurt to have a slightly dark stage. Not like those are really abundant in the game; a stage is usually either really bright or really dark.
Also consider that it's in a forest. For that setting, the lighting looks pretty accurate.