
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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Demon's Tomb 1989
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Demoniak 1991
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Demoniak 1991
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Demoniak 100% 1991
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Demons Tomb 1990
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Denaris 1989
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Denaris Alternative Version 1988
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Dennis 1993
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Dennis AGA 1993
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Der Boss 1995
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Der Meister AGA 1994
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Der Preis Ist Heiß
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Der Produzent 1995
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Der Produzent 1995
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Der Trainer 1994
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Desert Strike 1993
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Design 3D
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Desktop Budget v1.03 German 1990
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Destroyer 1987
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Detonator 1987
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Detroit AGA 1994
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Detroit ECS 1994
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Deuteros 1991
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Deutsche Grammatik I 1990
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Devious Designs 1991
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Devious Designs +3 1991
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Devpac v3.01 1990
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Dialer v2.32 1990
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Diamond Fever +2
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Diamonds +3
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Dick Tracy 1990
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Dick Tracy 1990
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Die Hard 2 - Die Harder 1992
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Die Kathedrale
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Die Odyssee 1993
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Diggers - aga 1993
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Digi Paint v1.34 1987
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DigiPaint 1987
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Digiworks 3D v2.0 1989
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Dimo Import 1988
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Dingsda 1991
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Dino Wars Preview 1990
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Dinosaur Detective 1993
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Dinosaur Detective 101% 1993
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Dinosaur Detective 101% 1993
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Discovery - In The Steps Of Columbus 1992
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Disklab v1.2 1991
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Diskmaster Professional 1990
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Disney Anim Studio 1990
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Disposable Hero 1993
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Dizzy Collection 1991
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Dizzy's Easter Eggstravaganza Preview 1993
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Dizzy's Excellent Adventure 1992
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DMA v1.5 1988
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DNA the Variety of Life 1996
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Doctor Doom's Revenge 1989
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Dogfight 1992
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Dogfight - 80 Years Of Aerial Warfare 1993
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Dogfight: 80 Years Of Aerial Warfare 1993
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Dogs of War Import 1988
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Dojo Dan 1992
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Dolmetscher 1990
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Doman 1995
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Dominator 1988
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Domingo 1992
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Dominium 1992
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Dominium 1992
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Donk! - The Samurai Duck! 1993
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Donkey Kong 1992
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Doodlebug - Bug-Bash 2 1992
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Doodlebug - Bug-Bash 2 1992
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Doodlebug - Bug-Bash 2 +10 1992
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Doodlebug - Bug-Bash 2 +9 1992
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Doody 1991
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Doofus +19 1993
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Dos-Control v4.0 1993
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Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone 1991
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Double Dragon II 100% 1989
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Double Dragon III +8 1991
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Double Sphere 1991
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Dr Plummet's House of Flux Import 1989
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Dr. T's Tiger Cub
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Dr. Xes 1986
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Dragon Breed 1990
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Dragon Breed +3 1990
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Dragon Breed +4 1990
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Dragon Breed +4 1990
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Dragon Fighter Preview 1991
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Dragon Flight 1990
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Dragon Force 1989