Skate or Die

Racing, Sport, Arcade

by Electronic Arts

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Published

6.7

1987

IGDB critic rating

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Consoles

Apple IIGS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, DOS, Amstrad CPC

Developer

Electronic Arts

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Game Modes

Single player, Multiplayer

Release Date

Dec 31, 1987

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Information

Consoles

Apple IIGS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, DOS, Amstrad CPC

Developer

Electronic Arts

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Game Modes

Single player, Multiplayer

Release Date

Dec 31, 1987

Synopsis:

"Skate or Die!" is a skateboarding game that was first released by Electronic Arts in 1987 for the Commodore 64. As EA's first internally developed title, it was created to capitalize on the success of the Epyx sports games, with inspiration for the game's concept coming from the Atari arcade game "720°". The game allows up to eight players to compete in a series of five different skateboarding events: freestyle ramp, high jump, a downhill race, a downhill jam, and a pool joust. Each event has its own unique challenges and objectives. The game was a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies, and was ported to a variety of other systems including the Apple IIGS, MS-DOS, and the NES. The game's success led to a winter-themed sequel called "Ski or Die,".