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Super Nintendo · Fighting
Pit-Fighter
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Tengen |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Pit-Fighter is a fighting game developed by Tengen and published by THQ. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.
Tengen also made Paperboy 2 and Relief Pitcher for the SNES.
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 SNES 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 cheats & codes
48 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With More Energy | EEBF-A4D0 |
|---|---|
| Start With Less Energy | 74BF-A4D0 |
| Start With A Lot More Energy | D4BF-A760 |
| Start With 3 Super Powers | D7B3-D769 |
| Infinite Super Powers After Gaining One | DD32-6700 |
| Executioner In Match 1 Has Less Energy | 10C6-07DF |
Pit-Fighter walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pit-Fighter.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Pit-Fighter FAQ
When did Pit-Fighter come out on the SNES?
Pit-Fighter was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992; the original game dates back to 1990.
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.
Read more about Pit-Fighter 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.