The Black Lotus - Starstruck - Amiga Demo (AGA)

What it is

Starstruck, an AGA Amiga demo by The Black Lotus that won first place at Assembly 2006, shown in HD at 50fps.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Shared as an example of great Amiga demoscene work.

• 1 people recommended it
• 1 different months
• 0 strong recommendations
• first 2016, last 2025

What HN commenters said

1. “Two Amiga demos that I like from The Black Lotus (TBL)”

   An Amiga demo by The Black Lotus from 2006.

   29athrowaway, 2020-11 · Recommendation · in “Little Things That Made Amiga Great”

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