Skate or Die cover

Skate or Die Series

Skate or Die

Main Game
Racing Sport Arcade Action

Skate or Die is a Racing / Sport game released on December 31, 1987 for Apple IIGS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum and 2 more. "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 o…

67
User Score
25 ratings
December 31, 1987
Released 14139 days ago
Apple IIGS Commodore C64/128/MAX ZX Spectrum DOS Amstrad CPC

About

"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,".

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Release Dates by Platform

Commodore C64/128/MAX Worldwide
Dec 31, 1987
Apple IIGS Worldwide
Dec 31, 1988
DOS Worldwide
Dec 31, 1988
Amstrad CPC Worldwide
Dec 31, 1989
ZX Spectrum Worldwide
Dec 31, 1989

Game Info

Developer
Electronic Arts
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective
Third person
Genres
Racing Sport Arcade
Themes
Action

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