>>1682298I think its more than just shock value. Ever since the first game we've known Samus based on how she handles isolation. She was always alone in an environment that was trying to kill her. The player experiences that stress along with her. When you reach the ending both Samus and the player share that feeling of relief. Most of the recent games don't have that. Samus doesn't really look relieved anymore after the fact.
>>1681979> And make her not ashamed at the end when the mission is complete to shed her armor and clothing in relief. Full nudity adds alot of depth there. The mission drained her and in spite of her toughness we would empathize with her relief as she sheds everything associated with her bounty hunter persona.Anon's got it right here. The ending should show how draining the mission was and how much Samus WANTS to get out of her armor. Her Zero Suit sucks because it's not really "armorless." Its still part of her fighting gear so what's the point? She takes her suit off and underneath is just another suit. It misses the mark. She's supposed to be "letting go." Having her go full nude is the best way to depict that feeling of relief. And based on what we know about Samus would she be the type of person who'd be ashamed of her body? I don't think so. A pic like this one here is perfect at characterizing her. She's confident and strong but relieved that its over. And she's unashamed to show it.
