Pit-Fighter Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Fighting

Pit-Fighter

SystemGame Boy
GenreFighting
DeveloperTengen
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Pit-Fighter is a fighting game released for the Game Boy, developed by Tengen and published by THQ.

Pit-Fighter is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pit-Fighter is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Pit-Fighter gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Pit-Fighter cheats & codes

9 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Energy01561EC4

See all Pit-Fighter cheats

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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.

Pit-Fighter FAQ

Who made Pit-Fighter?

It was developed by Tengen and published by THQ.

Is Pit-Fighter multiplayer?

No. Pit-Fighter is a single-player game.

How long does Pit-Fighter take to play?

As a fighting game, Pit-Fighter 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.

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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