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Game Boy · Action / Sports
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad
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| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Action, Sports |
| Developer | Palcom |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Skate or Die |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad is an action game released in 1990 for the Game Boy, developed by Palcom and published by Konami. It blends action and sports elements.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan.
It is part of the Skate or Die series; on the Game Boy you can also try Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash. The series also appears on other systems with Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble (NES) and Skate or Die! (NES).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 1C4-A5C |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 1C8-C4F |
| Infinite Health | FA0-35D |
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad FAQ
When did Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad come out on the Game Boy?
Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad?
It was developed by Palcom and published by Konami.
Is Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad multiplayer?
No. Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad is a single-player game.
How long does Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad take to play?
As an action game, Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.