The joypad and buttons are used in combinations to perform assorted moves, but a lot of progress can be made by simply kicking repeatedly. In short, the game soon becomes a mildly annoying exercise in fast button pressing, and only fans of the original will have enough interest to return for more. The sights on Pit-Fighter are a mixed bag. On the downside, animation is jumpy and simple. Scaling is used at a minimum, but is nothing spectacular or worth noting.
Game sounds, on the other hand, are universally bland.
Actual fighting effects are an assortment of some plain and uninspired thuds and punches. Several fast-paced hard rock music loops provide background music throughout the game. They repeat quickly, and can prove irritating after a while. It is possible to turn them off before the game starts, but then the game is eerily silent. Summary Pit-Fighter for the Lynx, while not a horrid game, does not offer much to recommend it, either.