512b intro demo Insult by Proxium for ZX Spectrum
| Name of the program: | Insult |
| Categories: | |
| Legal status: | No information |
| Produced by: | Proxium |
| Authors: | Asman |
| Competition: | Chaos Constructions 2001 (2, Intro 512b) |
| Publication year: | 2001 |
| Links: |  Page on zxaaa.net  Page on Demozoo  Page on Pouet.net  Page on Demotopia |
| Rating: | 4.00 |
| Added: | 26.12.2018 19:19 |
The demo 'Insult' by Asman, created for the ZX Spectrum 48K, is a notable example of the 512b intro category in the demoscene. It was showcased at the Chaos Constructions 2001, where it secured the second position. The demo is characterized by its efficient use of limited resources to create visual effects.
The visuals include a dynamic checkered pattern and rotating spheres, demonstrating the technical prowess of the creators. The demo highlights the creative potential of the ZX Spectrum hardware, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in such a small code size.
Releases
| Title | Year | Supported languages | Release type | Release by | Hardware | Times downloaded | Times played | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insult (512b intro) | Unknown | | SCL disk |  | 15 | 15 | ||||||||
| Insult (512b) | Unknown | | SCL disk | | 24 | 7 | |
Mentions in articles
Oberon #02 (1996) / Hardware
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Oberon #03 (1997) / Hardware
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Oberon #03 (1997) / What Should 'Boot' Be
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