Super Mario 64 launched in 1996 for the Nintendo 64 as Mario's first 3D adventure, built around collecting Power Stars to unlock new areas of Peach's castle. The star fanfare became one of its most familiar cues because players hear it after completing missions, defeating bosses and finding secrets. As gameplay clips and remixes spread online, creators lifted the jingle as a universal sound for winning and unlocking something. Its short length, clear melody and strong link to childhood gaming keep it popular in memes and achievement edits today.