Pit-Fighter Master System box art

Sega Master System · Fighting

Pit-Fighter

SystemSega Master System
Released1990
GenreFighting
DeveloperThe Kremlin
PublisherDomark
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Pit-Fighter is a fighting game released in 1990 for the Sega Master System, developed by The Kremlin and published by Domark.

It landed about 4 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1990 include Columns, Alex Kidd in Shinobi World and Super Monaco GP.

The Kremlin also made James Bond 007: The Duel, Desert Strike and Super Space Invaders for the Master System.

Pit-Fighter supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

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 Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Pit-Fighter cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time00C3-9A01
Infinite Energy00C7-51FF
Infinite Knock Downs During Grudge Match00C7-8400
Infinite Credits00C8-EA03
Player 1 Has Infinite Specials00C8-E003
Player 1 Has Maximum K.O. Stars00C8-EB04

See all Pit-Fighter cheats

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Pit-Fighter FAQ

When did Pit-Fighter come out on the Master System?

Pit-Fighter was released for the Sega Master System in 1990.

Who made Pit-Fighter?

It was developed by The Kremlin and published by Domark.

Is Pit-Fighter multiplayer?

Yes. Pit-Fighter supports up to 2 players.

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.

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