North America: October 13, 2013
Australia: October 16, 2013
Europe: October 18, 2013
Japan: October 9, 2014
Manufacturer: Activision
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Vicarious Visions (Wii U, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4), Beenox (Wii, 3DS)
Type: Toys-to-Life Platformer
Media: Optical Disc (Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, Wii U, Wii), Cartridge (3DS)
Controller: Standard gamepad, Portal of Power
Gameplay and Plot: Players use physical Skylander figures on a Portal of Power to control characters in a fantasy world, battling enemies and solving puzzles. The story follows the Skylanders defending Cloudbreak Islands from Kaos, who unleashes evil forces via a volcano eruption. The game introduces 16 Swap Force characters, whose top and bottom halves can be swapped (via magnetic figures) to combine abilities (e.g., Wash Buckler’s sword with Blast Zone’s rocket legs). All characters can now jump, a series first, enhancing platforming. The game includes 13 story levels, bonus missions, and arenas, with elemental zones requiring specific Skylanders. Supports 1–2 players locally (co-op). Controls use analog sticks for movement/jumping and buttons for attacks. Vibrant visuals feature detailed worlds; the soundtrack includes fantasy themes, per IGN. Starter packs include the game, portal, three figures, a poster, stickers, and trading cards.
Key Features:
Swap Force figures with interchangeable halves
Jumping mechanic (new to series)
13 story levels, bonus missions, arenas
Playable characters: 40+ (16 Swap Force, others compatible)
1–2 player local co-op
Portal of Power required
Game Length: ~10–12 hours (main story); 20–30+ hours (100% completion, side content)
Sales Numbers: Approximately 3 million units sold across platforms by 2014 (per Activision reports and VGChartz estimates).
Back of the Box Description (North America):
“Embark on an epic adventure in Skylanders SWAP Force! Swap character halves to create unique heroes, leap through vibrant worlds, and battle Kaos to save the Cloudbreak Islands. Team up for co-op fun!”
(Sourced from Amazon listings)
Summary:
Skylanders: Swap Force, released in 2013 by Activision, is a toys-to-life platformer where players use swappable Skylander figures to explore Cloudbreak Islands, fight Kaos, and unlock elemental zones. With jumping, vibrant worlds, and ~3 million units sold, it’s a kid-friendly hit with adult appeal. Available digitally on modern platforms in 2025, it remains a standout in the series.
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