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A 2021 Synthwave version by Sunchipp Radio gives the track a retro-80s feel.

The track has been ported for use in Super Mario World romhacks by users like AntiDuck, appearing in projects like Hyperion .

While famously associated with Mario Forever , the song was originally created for a 1995 PC game called Rocks 'n' Diamonds . apoplexy_tanks_30_minutes_extended_mix

Versions exist of the Apoplexy Beta Mix , which features slight melodic and instrumentation differences from the final Mario Forever version.

The track was composed by Bee Hunter , whose energetic and percussive style defined many of the custom levels in the early 2000s fangame scene. A 2021 Synthwave version by Sunchipp Radio gives

It is often cited by the community as a standout track because of its driving beat and sense of impending doom, perfectly matching the "tank" theme. Musical Variations

Stream Apoplexy Tanks (Mario Forever) Synthwave Remix 2021 by Sunchipp Radio | Listen online for free on SoundCloud. SoundCloud·Sunchipp Radio Apoplexy (World 8 Tanks) (Beta Mix) - Mario Forever Versions exist of the Apoplexy Beta Mix ,

The theme has been widely remixed and ported across different fan projects: