The game display in NetHackDS is divided between the two screens of
the Nintendo DSTMas follows:
- On the bottom screen is rendered the game map, where a viewport into
the world is rendered. It is here that the dungeon is displayed, along
with the hero, monsters, items, etc.
- On the top screen is rendered the status display, where information
about the hero is shown, as well as a miniature rendering of the current
level.
Of course, the bottom screen is also used to interact with the user
in a number of other ways. Most importantly, it is on the bottom screen
that the command window is rendered, through which the user may direct
their actions in the game. Additionally, menus and text windows are
displayed there.
Brett Kosinski
2008-01-08