
Cracktro

Introduction to Cracktros
Cracktros, short for crack intros, are small intros created by cracking groups to showcase their skills in breaking copy protection on software releases. They became a signature of the Commodore Amiga demo scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s. These intros often featured impressive visual effects, scrolling text, music, and animations, all packed into a small executable file.
Features of Cracktros
Cracktros were more than just a means of signaling a successful crack; they were a form of digital artistry. Each cracktro was unique, reflecting the style and creativity of its respective cracking group. Some cracktros became iconic, synonymous with the games or software they accompanied.
Legacy and Influence
Beyond their technical purpose, cracktros contributed significantly to the Amiga's cultural legacy. They inspired generations of demo coders and artists, shaping the aesthetics and innovation in the demo scene. Today, cracktros are celebrated as artifacts of retro computing history, preserving the ingenuity and creativity of early digital artists.
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Dragon Force 1990
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Dragon Spirit +3 1989
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Dragon Wars 1990
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Dragon's Lair +1 1988
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Dragon's Lair III: The Curse Of Mordread +1 1993
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Dragons 1991
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Dragons Breath 1990
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Dragons of Flame 1989
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Dragonscape 1989
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Dragonscape Final 1990
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Dreadnoughts 1994
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Dreadnoughts V1.11 1993
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Dream Zone 1989
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Dreamscape 1996
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Dreamweb - AGA 1994
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Driller - one part
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Drive IFF 1991
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Drivin Force 1990
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Drivin' Force 1989
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Druid 2 1987
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Druid II - Enlightenment
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Ducktales 1990
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Dugger 1989
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Dugger 1989
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Dugger 1989
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Dugger Import 1989
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Dune 2 1992
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Dune 2 - The Battle For Arrakis 1993
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Dune II - The Battle For Arrakis - Final Sales 1993
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Dungeon Master 1988
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Dungeon Master
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Dungeon Quest 1990
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Dungeons of Avalon 1992
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Dungeons of Avalon 2 1992
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Dungeons of Avalon Preview 1992
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Dungeons, Amethysts, Alchemists 'N' Everythin' 1991
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Dylan Dog 16 1993
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Dyna Blaster +10 1992
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Dynablaster +11 1992
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Dynamo 1991
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Dynasty Wars 1990
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Dynasty Wars 1990
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Dynasty Wars 1989
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Dynasty Wars 1990
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Dynasty Wars +7 1990
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Dynatech 1992
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Dynatech AGA 1993
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Dyter 07 1990
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E-Motion +4 1990
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Eagles Rider 1990
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Earl Weaver Baseball Europe 1991
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Earl Weavers Baseball
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Earl Weavers Baseball
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East vs West Berlin 1948 1989
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East vs. West: Berlin 1948 1990
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East vs. West: Berlin 1948 - English 1990
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Eazy BBS 1990
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Ebonstar 1987
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Eco Phantoms 1991
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Einmal Kanzler sein - German 1991
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Electric Shock - Demo Release
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Elf +4 1991
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Elfmania 1993
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Elfmania 1994
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Elfmania +3 1994
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Elfmania +7 1994
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Eliminator +2 1988
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Elite 1988
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Elite 1988
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Elite 1988
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Elite Fixed Version 1988
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Elvira - The Arcade Game +3 1991
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Elvira 2 1992
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Elvira 2 French 1991
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Elvira 2 German 1992
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Elvira the Arcade Game 1991
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Embryo - english version 1994
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Emlyn Hughes Arcade Quiz 1991
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Empire Soccer 94 1994
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Empire v2.05 1987
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Enchanted Land 1991
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Enchanted Land 1991
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Enchanter
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England Championship Special
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England Championship Special
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Enigme 1988
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Enlightenment: Druid II 1988
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Entity 1993
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Epic +5 1992
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Erben der Erde 1994