diff --git a/src/hardware/hw_bsp.c b/src/hardware/hw_bsp.c
index fa0dc4d64..6db5a3319 100644
--- a/src/hardware/hw_bsp.c
+++ b/src/hardware/hw_bsp.c
@@ -584,6 +584,11 @@ static void loading_status(void)
 	char s[16];
 	int x, y;
 
+	if ((gamestate == GS_TITLESCREEN && titlemapinaction) || demo.attract == DEMO_ATTRACT_CREDITS)
+	{
+		return;
+	}
+
 	I_OsPolling();
 	CON_Drawer();
 	sprintf(s, "%d%%", (++ls_percent)<<1);