Triad
Swedish C64 legends
Triad became one of the most prolific C64 cracking groups, known for high-quality releases and artistic intros that helped birth the demo scene.
Overview
Sweden produced several legendary scene groups, and Triad ranks among the greatest. Founded in 1986, they focused primarily on the C64, releasing hundreds of cracks with intros that rivalled standalone demos. Their consistency and quality made them essential to C64 scene history.
Fast facts
- Founded: 1986, Sweden.
- Platform: Primarily C64.
- Status: Still active in demo scene.
- Output: Hundreds of releases.
Scene contribution
Triad exemplified the C64 scene’s golden age:
- Elaborate crack intros
- Original music and graphics
- Competition with peer groups
- Community building through releases
Demo transition
As cracking’s moral complications became clearer, many Triad members transitioned to the demo scene—using the same skills for legal creative expression.
Legacy
Triad members went on to careers in games, music, and software. Their intros trained a generation of programmers and artists.