Insector X began as a Taito arcade shoot 'em up before being ported to the Sega Mega Drive, the version this cue comes from. The game puts the player against swarms of giant insects across side scrolling stages, using a distinct insect sized perspective. Its short stage cues were built to be heard over busy action and to get the player moving immediately. The round start sound has survived through emulation, retro playthroughs and soundboard sharing, where its brief 16-bit jingle now serves as a nostalgic signal for a level beginning.