Thanks so much for playing and the feedback!
I did implement a death state, about 20 minutes after the jam submission window!
All of the controls need an update, as it's a bit cumbersome, and like you say, tool switching is very buggy right now.
Make sure to use RCS "Stabilizers" to not fly off into infinity (spacebar)
I'm torn between RMB being a secondary way to use thrusters, or dedicating it to the hook. I just find it so convenient to fly around just with my mouse. Maybe hook is on spacebar...
I could make the messages flash brighter when they appear to draw attention. Or you can't start the game until you've hit Enter once. I've noticed if you keep skipping them they just overlap.