Skate or Die lets you try five different types of skating. You can choose which one to do on your own or in order. Before you start, you can visit Rodney's shop to buy gear.
The game starts with a freestyle section where you aim to get as many points as possible within 10 attempts. Judges will tell you how well you're doing. The High Jump is similar but you need to jump as high as you can on the ramp.
There are also downhill racing sections. In one, you just try to complete a course in under 90 seconds. In another, you try to beat an opponent by dodging hazards or jumping over them. You can even use special moves to help or hurt your opponent.
The pool section is more like a one-on-one fight with a stick. You skate around and try to beat the other person in a pit.