Resident Evil was released by Capcom in 1996 as a survival horror game for the original PlayStation, introducing players to the Spencer Mansion and its undead threats. Its title screen music became closely tied to that first experience, as players spent time on the start menu before entering the game. Over the years, the sound has been shared on soundboards and reused by streamers and video creators who want an immediate reference to classic horror gaming. It remains popular because the short, ominous cue is instantly recognisable to longtime fans.