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Deathbringer is a side-scrolling action game released for MS-DOS in 1992. Published by Empire Software, it is set in a fantasy world and follows the story of a barbarian warrior. The game presents its action from a side view perspective as players navigate through interconnected environments.

Players control Karn, a warrior who wields a sword known as the Deathbringer, which contains a trapped demon. The primary objective is to guide Karn through thirty distinct levels to confront a group of evil wizards. Progression involves moving through over six hundred interconnected screens, with many areas offering multiple possible exits. The gameplay focuses on combat against various enemies encountered throughout the journey.

Key systems include real-time melee fighting and exploration of the large, scrolling environments. The levels are designed with detailed graphical elements, including parallax scrolling backgrounds. Players must battle through foes screen by screen, using the sword to defeat adversaries and advance toward the final confrontation.