There needs to be an option to remove the in-game "parchment frame" from the HUD.

[Nonstopoulos Action]

That stylish frame takes up valuable space in-game. That space could be useful to the player to spot spikes and enemies. It breaks immersion for me because I find it covers up useful information in the levels. In a game that is very challenging, I find there is an extra challenge when this frame blocks part of the stage.

[Eleveneleven]

They designed the levels with the HUD in mind. If the spikes are hidden from the HUD it's intentional. There are ways to scout what's below you before committing to a jump that can kill you.

[SpookyAndrew]

Have you tried using the camera? ... Take a look under Options in Controls.

If you have and its still no help - sorry :(

[Comrade_Senpai]

you can move the camera around and i never found it to be a hinderence and i like the aspect of it being like a written tale shown in the book of claws or some scary story i kinda like it :D

[Nonstopoulos Action]

Yeah, I know about the camera and I don't find it helps. Controlling a camera in a 2D game creates too much friction durin gameplay I find. It would be cool to have an option for HUD transparency.

[Gamephreak5]

I agree with the OP, the HUD around the edge of the screen sucks. There should be an option to remove it or at least control how transparent it is.