Skate or Die (USA)

**Skate or Die** is an iconic skateboarding video game released for the NES in 1987. The game offers players a diverse skateboarding experience with five main events, each requiring unique skills and strategies.

The "Downhill Jam" event puts players in a high-speed race down a hill, where you must avoid obstacles and outpace your opponent to reach the finish line first. Speed and reflexes are key to victory in this mode.

"Freestyle" is an event focused on showcasing skills on a half-pipe. Players perform tricks like ollies, kickflips, and grinds to accumulate points. The creativity and difficulty of your maneuvers will determine your score.

"High Jump" also takes place on the half-pipe, but the sole objective is to jump as high as possible. You need precise timing and thrust to achieve a record-breaking height.

"Joust" is a unique combat mode where two skateboarders charge at each other from opposite sides of a ramp. The goal is to use a stick to knock your opponent off their board. This mode combines skateboarding skill with combat reflexes.

Finally, "Pool Jam" places players in an empty swimming pool to perform tricks and earn points. This mode is similar to "Freestyle" but in a different environment, requiring agile board control in a more confined space.

Players can choose from various characters, each with their own style. The main goal is to achieve the highest scores in each event and become a skateboarding legend. With its distinctive 8-bit graphics and engaging gameplay, **Skate or Die** has become a cherished childhood memory for many gamers.