Features in SH1 and Aces That Have Since "Disappeared"

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

Allow me to belabor my point and explain to the youngins out there what some reasons why the original Silent Hunter so brilliant.

WOW!

Lot's of thought went into making sure that UI was crystal clear and easy to use.

Looking at this set of pictures provides an object lesson in game GUI design.

By all means modern game designers, make your GUIs look pretty.
But please DO NOT forget that its main purpose is not to look pretty, but to provide easily accessible functionality.