The Black Lotus

The Black Lotus (TBL) formed in 1994 and became one of the most respected groups on the Amiga in the late 1990s. Productions such as Tint, Rink a Dink and, later, Starstruck stood out for coherent direction, colour and music rather than simply stacking effects.

The aesthetic — more artwork than technical showcase — set the tone for what a demo could look like. The group is still active and over the years has produced work for other platforms too. Compare the veterans of Fairlight.