Sonic Mania was released in 2017 as a retro-style Sonic the Hedgehog game for consoles and PC, bringing back classic moves from the 1990s games. The peel-out, first seen in Sonic CD, lets Sonic rev in place before launching forward at high speed, and its release sound became a familiar cue for that burst. Fans kept the short clip in edits, speedrun videos and Sonic memes because it instantly signals a fast start without needing any dialogue. Its clean game audio and nostalgic link to the classic era keep it useful for creators today.