Over the past week, I've been working on improving the aesthetics of the game. Here is a list of changes that I've made so far:
I've added a HUD-type display for orbital speed, altitude above ground, and vertical speed. The HUD also shows where the vehicle is going and which direction is straight down and level with the horizon. The velocity direction indicator is even color-coded to let you know if you're going to make a safe landing.
When the update is released, you'll be able to toggle between surface-relative and command module-relative speed and distance displays.
In the top-right corner, the text display of the fuel and speed has been replaced with a visual representation of how full your tanks are.
Demo of the HUD.
Speed direction indicator is blue to indicate a landing score of 1,000+ points.
Speed direction indicator changes color as you accelerate. Red is bad!
What is shown here is subject to change by the time the update is published. I'm also working on improvements to the in-game menus and the various screens that the menu items take you too. There will be a dedicated help screen and a new settings screen.