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'''''Touch of Death''''' is an arcade game, seen at the [[Noiseland Video Arcade]] and at the [[Zip Zap and 'Za Pizza Arcade]].
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'''''Touch of Death''''' is a video arcade game, seen at the [[Noiseland Video Arcade]] and at the [[Zip Zap and 'Za Pizza Arcade]].
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
''Touch of Death'' is an arcade game, presumably a fighting game. It would appear to be a more mature game as the title screen has 'death' written in dripping blood and underneath the title can be seen what would appear to be the {{W|Grim Reaper}}.
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''Touch of Death'' is a fighting game. Evidently, it is a more mature game as the title screen has the word "death" written in dripping blood and underneath the title can be seen what appears to be the {{W|Grim Reaper}}.
  
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
Touch of Death is a parody of the {{W|Mortal Kombat}} series. The name is likely a pun on the phrase "kiss of death."
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*''Touch of Death'' is a parody of arcade fighting games in general, most likely of the ''{{w|Street Fighter}}'' series.
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*Although the game's premise and gameplay bear a strong resemblance to the ''{{w|Mortal Kombat}}'' series, it cannot specifically be a parody of that franchise, as ''Touch of Death'' first appeared on ''The Simpsons'' in 1990 and the first ''Mortal Kombat'' game didn't come out until 1992.
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
 
*{{ep|Moaning Lisa}}
 
*{{ep|Moaning Lisa}}
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*{{ep|When Flanders Failed}}
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*{{ep|Radio Bart}}
 
*{{ep|Flaming Moe}}
 
*{{ep|Flaming Moe}}
  
 
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[[Category:Video games]]
 
[[Category:Arcade games]]
 
[[Category:Arcade games]]

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Touch of Death
Game Information
Platforms: Arcade
Players: 1
First appearance: "Moaning Lisa"


Touch of Death is a video arcade game, seen at the Noiseland Video Arcade and at the Zip Zap and 'Za Pizza Arcade.

History

Touch of Death is a fighting game. Evidently, it is a more mature game as the title screen has the word "death" written in dripping blood and underneath the title can be seen what appears to be the Grim Reaper.

Behind the Laughter

  • Touch of Death is a parody of arcade fighting games in general, most likely of the Street Fighter series.
  • Although the game's premise and gameplay bear a strong resemblance to the Mortal Kombat series, it cannot specifically be a parody of that franchise, as Touch of Death first appeared on The Simpsons in 1990 and the first Mortal Kombat game didn't come out until 1992.

Appearances