Summary
- Release Year: 1988
- Genres: Racing, Sport
- Platforms: Atari 7800
- Developers: Imagineering Inc.
- Publishers: Absolute Entertainment
Super Skateboardin’: The Ultimate 8-Bit Skateboarding Experience
Released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Skateboardin’ is a classic skateboarding game that still holds up today. It’s a simple but addictive game that’s easy to learn but difficult to master.
You play as a young skateboarder who has just gotten a job at a factory. Your job is to skate around the factory and turn off all the machines and lights. The more power you save, the more money you get paid. But you have to be careful not to take too long, or you’ll miss the deadline for the Skateboarding Championship.
Super Skateboardin’ is a lot of fun to play. The controls are simple and responsive, and the gameplay is fast-paced and exciting. There are a variety of different levels to play through, each with its own unique challenges. And the bosses are challenging but fair.
One of the things that makes Super Skateboardin’ so great is its sense of style. The game has a very 1980s aesthetic, with bright colors and neon graphics. The music is also very catchy and upbeat.
Super Skateboardin’ is a great game for fans of skateboarding games, or for anyone who just wants to have some fun. It’s a challenging but rewarding game that will keep you coming back for more.
Gameplay
The goal of Super Skateboardin’ is to skate around the factory and turn off all the machines and lights. You do this by skating into them and pressing the A button. Once you’ve turned off all the machines and lights in a level, you can move on to the next level.
There are a total of six levels in Super Skateboardin’. Each level is progressively more difficult than the last. The first few levels are relatively easy, but the later levels can be quite challenging.
In addition to the main levels, there are also two bonus levels. The bonus levels are accessed by finding secret warp zones in the main levels. The bonus levels are even more challenging than the main levels, but they offer great rewards for completing them.
Controls
The controls in Super Skateboardin’ are simple and easy to learn. The D-pad is used to move your skateboarder around, and the A button is used to jump and turn off machines and lights. You can also perform a variety of tricks by pressing the A button in different combinations.
Here is a list of the controls:
- D-pad: Move your skateboarder around
- A button: Jump and turn off machines and lights
- B button: Perform tricks
Items
There are a variety of items that you can collect in Super Skateboardin’. These items can help you to complete levels more quickly and easily.
Here is a list of the items:
- Speed boost: Makes your skateboarder move faster
- Invincibility: Makes your skateboarder invincible for a short period of time
- Extra life: Gives you an extra life
- Warp zone: Takes you to a bonus level
Enemies
There are a variety of enemies that you will encounter in Super Skateboardin’. These enemies will try to stop you from completing your mission.
Here is a list of the enemies:
- Security guards: Security guards will try to catch you and arrest you.
- Dogs: Dogs will chase you and try to bite you.
- Robots: Robots will shoot lasers at you.
- Bosses: Bosses are the most powerful enemies in the game. They will require you to use all of your skills to defeat them.
Tips
Here are a few tips to help you complete Super Skateboardin’:
- Use the speed boost items to get around the levels more quickly.
- Use the invincibility items to protect yourself from enemies.
- Use the extra life items to give yourself more chances to complete the game.
- Find the secret warp zones to access the bonus levels.
- Be careful not to take too long to complete the levels, or you’ll miss the deadline for the Skateboarding Championship.
Conclusion
Super Skateboardin’ is a classic skateboarding game that still holds up today. It’s a fun and challenging game that’s easy to learn but difficult to master. If you’re a fan of skateboarding games, or if you just want to have some fun, then I highly recommend checking out Super Skateboardin’.
Review Score
7.5/10
