Skylanders Swap Force

Game Overview

In Skylanders Swap Force, peace in Skylands is threatened when the villainous Kaos unveils a plot to corrupt the Mount Cloudbreak volcano using Dark Light Core energy. Centuries ago, an elite team of Skylanders protected the volcano during a magical eruption, gaining the unique ability to swap powers, becoming the Swap Force. Now, players must deploy these legendary heroes to save the realm.

The core gameplay loop centers around interactive figures placed on the physical Portal of Power. The standout feature is the dual-element swapping system: 16 Swap Force figures can be separated at the waist and combined into 256 distinct character pairings, merging movement styles (such as flying, teleporting, or climbing) with specialized attack patterns.

Designed specifically for the Wii U, the game supports native 1080p high-definition visuals and utilizes the Wii U GamePad screen for real-time inventory management, objective tracking, and stats viewing without interrupting the action. Players explore vast levels filled with platforming challenges, elemental zones, mini-games, and secrets. Skylanders Swap Force features local drop-in/drop-out co-op, allowing a second player to jump into the action at any point, as well as competitive arena battle modes.

Quick Specifications

• Game Title: Skylanders Swap Force

• Platform: Nintendo Wii U

• Developer: Vicarious Visions

• Publisher: Activision

• Release Date: October 2013

• Genre: Action-Adventure / Platformer / Toys-to-Life

• Game Modes: Single-player, Local Co-op, Local Multiplayer

• Input Support: Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote & Nunchuk, Wii U Pro Controller

Key Features

• Dynamic Swap Ability: Mix and match the top and bottom halves of 16 Swap Force figures to create up to 256 unique character combinations with hybrid powers and movement abilities.

• Backward Compatibility: Fully supports all 100+ figures from Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure and Skylanders: Giants, carrying over in-game stats and levels.

• Wii U GamePad Integration: View character statistics, current objectives, and quest logs on the GamePad touch screen during gameplay.

• Jump Mechanic: Introduces a dedicated jump mechanics to the series, unlocking multi-layered level layouts, hidden areas, and enhanced platforming puzzles.

• Cooperative & Battle Modes: Play through the full story campaign in two-player local co-op or battle friends in various competitive arena modes.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Do older Skylander figures from previous games work with Skylanders Swap Force on Wii U?

A: Yes, Skylanders Swap Force is fully backward compatible. All figures from Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure and Skylanders: Giants work seamlessly, retaining their saved levels and upgrades.

Q: Is the physical Portal of Power required to play the game?

A: Yes, a physical Skylanders Swap Force Portal of Power connected via USB to the Wii U console is required to load figures into the game.

Q: Can I play Skylanders Swap Force using Off-TV Play on the Wii U GamePad?

A: Yes, the game supports Off-TV Play, allowing you to stream and play the complete game directly on the Wii U GamePad screen without using a TV.