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"Pit-Fighter" is a video game originally released by Atari Games in 1990 as an arcade game, known for being one of the first fighting games to use digitized live actors. The game was later ported to various home systems, including the Nintendo Super NES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System), where it was published by THQ in 1991. In "Pit-Fighter," players choose from one of three characters—Buzz, Ty, or Kato—to compete in no-rules fighting matches. The objective is to defeat a series of opponents to become the Pit-Fighting champion. The game is unique for its gritty realism and the use of actual images of fighters, which was quite innovative at the time.

The Super NES version of "Pit-Fighter" attempted to replicate the arcade's graphics and gameplay but with some limitations due to the lesser hardware capabilities of the console. Each character possesses his own set of moves, including punches, kicks, and special moves that can be utilized to defeat opponents in the pit. The game features a variety of power-ups and weapons that can be picked up during fights, adding a strategic element to the brutal encounters. Matches are observed by a crowd of spectators, who cheer, boo, and occasionally interfere in the fights. Despite its pioneering use of digitized graphics, "Pit-Fighter" on the Super NES received mixed reviews, primarily due to its reduced graphical quality and fluidity compared to the arcade version, yet it remains a memorable title for its unique approach to the fighting genre.

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