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Developed_By:
Atari
Published_By:
Midway
Released On:
01 Jan 1999
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The story takes place in Skate City, where you must participate in competitions to earn medals and cash. However, be warned that if you don't make it to a competition on time, the ominous "Skate Or Die" message will appear, and you'll have to rush to avoid failure.
The gameplay involves quick reflexes and timing as you control your skateboarder through the park. You can upgrade your gear and improve your skills by visiting skate shops scattered around the park. The goal is to perform tricks and stunts while avoiding obstacles and pedestrians.
UPC-A:
031719198207 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
1015 (United States)
ASIN:
B000021Y3G (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-AA7E-USA (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Game Boy Compatible
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an arcade-style skateboarding game where players earn cash and points by performing tricks in various parks. The goal is to unlock new parks while avoiding hazards and a time-sensitive "killer bee" threat.
Story
Welcome to Skate City, U.S.A.
Skate City, U.S.A. is a skateboarder's paradise, offering great parks, jump ramps, banks, walls, and obstacles to skate on.
Earn cash to purchase better equipment and gather enough points to earn park tickets. These tickets give you access to four different skate parks.
Skate Parks
Try either the:
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half-pipe
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slalom
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jump
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downhill parks
Hazards
Watch out for things that can cause a face plant, such as:
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Cars
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Body builders
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Frisbee tossers
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Other skaters
Be aware of killer bees! If you waste too much time, they will hunt you down.
Lace up your shoes, strap on your helmet, and put on your pads, because it's time to Skate or Die!
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
Make sure the POWER switch is in the OFF position.
Insert the Nintendo GAME BOY Game Pak into the slot on the back of the Game Boy body, label facing AWAY from play side.
Slide the POWER switch to the ON position to turn ON the power.
DIFFICULTY SELECT
Before you start your session, you can select the level of difficulty you want to play at. Two choices are available: Training and Expert.
Playing on Expert level will challenge you to perform better at the parks and earn more points to get tickets! Remember, scoring points will get you tickets and getting tickets gets you into the parks to earn cash prizes.
Training level is an easy game mode that starts you off with three tickets and $100 in your pocket. Use the Training level to improve your skating, then give Expert a shot.
EARNING POINTS
In order to skate the parks located in Skate City, you've got to have a ticket to get in. Tickets are awarded every 5,000 points.
You'll start off the game with tickets that are good at any park, giving you freedom to go to whatever park you want to go to.
You can earn points at the parks for completing tricks or scoring high enough in the competition. Points are earned on the street for doing tricks off of and around the various obstacles. You'll have to practice though, because if you don't have a ticket, you don't get into the park.
EARNING CASH
Just like earning points in a competition, you're awarded cash as well. After skating one of the parks, you'll receive a medal.
Each medal carries a certain cash award depending on what place you come in. Use your cash award to buy stuff at the four skate shops located in Skate City.
In addition to earning cash at the parks, you can pick up some extra cash blowing around on the streets of Skate City. Just keep an eye out and you'll see it.
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Current cash total
GO FOR THE GOLD
Each time you skate at one of the parks, you are awarded a medal for your performance. Each medal carries a certain cash amount and is used to buy things at the different skate shops to improve your riding.
There are 10 different classes in the game. Depending on which class you are playing at, the cash amount for each medal will be larger each time you reach a higher class.
The cash amount is given out with the most cash awarded for a GOLD MEDAL. The next highest amount is given for a SILVER MEDAL. The least amount is given for the BRONZE MEDAL.
If you are bad enough to get the STAMP LICKER (mouth with the tongue sticking out), you won't get any money for your efforts. Try to do well because the more money you get the more equipment you will be able to buy!
THE PARKS
Within Skate City there are four different skate parks. A Ramp, Downhill, Jump, and Slalom park all are available to show off your skating skills.
In order to gain entry into the parks, you need a ticket. Tickets get hard to come by as the game progresses, so make sure you score well during the game.
RAMP PARK
Here you'll find a half-pipe to skate. Perform hand plants, slides or even a McTwist!
DOWNHILL PARK
In this park, beat the timer to earn your medal. The faster you finish, the more points you earn.
JUMP PARK
Earn points for jumping and landing on targets. Spin in the air for more points!
SLALOM PARK
Navigate through the flags to beat the timer. It's not as easy as it looks!
HITTING THE STREETS
When you skate around on the streets of Skate City, you'll find a number of things that'll help you out. Some will help you sharpen your skills, while others will help you earn points to keep going!
CITY MAP
Maps found on some corners of the city will help you to keep track of where you are when times get tough!
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MEDAL 1
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FREE PARKS
Nothing is better than when it's free, so use these parks to help you earn more points. Jumping over obstacles and knocking down your enemies will help you get secret bonus points!
OUCH!
Sure Skate City is a skater's paradise, but you still have to watch yourself. There are a number of things to be cautious of as you tear up the streets.
Around the park entrances you'll find the usual frisbee throwers, body builders, etc. to block your way into the park.
In the free parks you'll have to watch out for other skaters and unicyclists crossing your path. Don't skate too long in the streets either, 'cause there are cars out there waiting to make you into a hood ornament!
Now if your time runs out, you'd better make it to a park 'cause that swarm of bees will be after you in no time! So stay sharp, skate hard and by all means, Skate or Die!
Controls
Power On/Off
Power On/Off
Player Direction
Player Direction
Jump
Jump
Kick/Push Off
Kick/Push Off
Items & Weapons
HELMET
Protect your melon with a helmet. A helmet will also help you to not fall as much.
SHOES
Get some shoes here. Not only will you look cool, but it'll help you start faster and perform higher jumps.
BOARD
Buy yourself a new board at this shop. A new board will give you greater speed.
PADS
Having pads on won't slow you down, it'll help you get up faster after you slam!
Tips & Maps
Loose Cash
Watch for loose cash blowing around in the streets.
Free Parks
Skating the Free Parks will help you get points.
Jumping over obstacles
Jumping over obstacles helps you earn more points.
Jumping short cuts
Try to take jumping short cuts in the Downhill Park.
Sliding in the Ramp Park
Sliding in the Ramp Park will help you get a better score.
New gear
Make sure you pick up new gear. This helps you skate better.
Knocking down obstacles
Knocking down obstacles will earn you points.
Time and money
Keep track of your time and money!
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