Mastodawn

A question for you all - which VIDEO GAME has your favourite in-game interface? That means UI, controls, everything. An interface that not only feels natural and good but immerses you in the game, makes play easy, AND makes you want to keep playing. Can be from any era.

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Legit_Spaghetti

@vampiress #EliteDangerous has both the best AND some of the worst UI I've ever seen.

The cockpit 3d user interface is nothing short of a miracle. Every Elite spaceship is an impossibly complex machine, but FDev succeeded in building a UI that makes managing your ship utterly effortless. The learning curve is steep, but once everything clicks, it's pure joy.

By contrast, all the game's 2d user interfaces run the gamut from clunky to infuriating. It's wild.