Super Smash Bros 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as the first game in Nintendo's crossover fighting series, pitting characters such as Mario, Link and Pikachu against each other. Its punchy hit effects helped players feel a successful attack straight away. As gameplay clips, Let's Plays and retro edits spread online, short sounds from the game were ripped and shared on soundboards for reuse. The hit remains popular because it is instantly recognisable, short and easy to drop into edits, memes and streams that want a nostalgic Nintendo 64 flavour.