It’s been 35 years since I’ve played Skate or Die on the NES. I was a skate rat in the late ’80s, and this was the game we played when we were stuck inside. But after decades of Tony Hawk and modern skate sims… does it actually hold up?
But after decades of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Skate (EA), and modern skateboarding games… does this 8-bit cult classic actually hold up?
In this video, I revisit Skate or Die for the Nintendo Entertainment System – playing all five events, talking about the game’s development history, and giving it an honest nostalgia test. From the freestyle ramp to the infamous pool joust with Bionic Lester, we’re asking the big question:
*Was it ever actually good… or were we just starved for a skate game?*
🛹 Captured on original NES hardware and emulator
🎮 Includes comparisons to 720°, California Games, and T&C Surf Designs
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