Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreSports
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSkate or Die
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Electronic Arts, Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.

It is part of the Skate or Die series; on the NES you can also try Skate or Die!. The series also appears on other systems with Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash (Game Boy) and Skate or Die! (C64). Electronic Arts also made Ski or Die, Jordan vs. Bird: One on One and Kings of the Beach: Professional Beach Volleyball for the NES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble cheats & codes

28 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Only 1 skateboardPAUYLLLA
6 skateboardsTAUYLLLA
9 skateboardsPAUYLLLE
More timeTAONILLA
Less timeZAONILLA
Stop timerSZUAKZVG

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Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble FAQ

When did Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble come out on the NES?

Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble?

It was developed by Electronic Arts.

Is Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble multiplayer?

No. Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble is a single-player game.

How long does Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble take to play?

As a sports game, Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble 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.

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