The GUI is small and causes odd visual artifacts to the bitmap thumbnails for 
saved games. Even pictures in the GUI itself are distorted. In this context the 
GUI provides no useful information and deters from the potential visual appeal 
of the thumbnail.

I've attached a screenshot. Notice the indecipherable text across the top, and 
the distorted image of the Hacking skill. To me it always looks like there's 
steam coming out of his ears. I added green rectangles for emphasis.

I think relocating the screenshot function to occur before the GUI rendering 
would be a trivial task.

Without HUD, you cannot see how much HP Tux has, which weapon and skill are
selected.

Hail, I did agree with your report. On the other hand Matthias' comment makes
sense as well... You've decided to close the ticket, is that because you're
convinced your idea shouldn't be carried out?
You're encouraged to stand for what you believe. :)
(and I'm awarding myself the prize for "Big philosophical comment applied to a
small detail")