Super Mario 64 was released by Nintendo in 1996 as a launch title for the Nintendo 64, and its course clear music plays after Mario obtains a Power Star and exits a painting world. The short jingle became one of the most recognisable sounds from the 3D platforming era, helped by the game's lasting popularity and frequent re-releases. Online, creators reuse it as shorthand for success, achievement and nostalgia, which keeps it familiar to viewers who may never have played the original game.