The Swapper colored light guide: blue, red, purple and cleansing fields
Use the light color to identify which Swapper action is blocked.
Edition covered
The original 2013 puzzle adventure, illustrated with publisher PC screenshots. The character directory labels bodies, Watchers and station roles without revealing the final identity twist.
Light restricts tools, not every movement
A colored field does not necessarily prevent a body from walking through. Check whether the puzzle blocks creation, the swap beam, or both before trying to route around the entire field.
| Field | Clone creation | Swap transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Blue light | Blocked in the lit area | Allowed if the beam path is otherwise clear |
| Red light | Allowed in valid space | Blocked through the red field |
| Purple light | Blocked | Blocked |
| Cleansing field | Removes clones on contact | Plan around the loss of those bodies |
Solve the blocked action first
Blue light suggests creating outside the field and moving a body in. Red light suggests positioning the body and player where the beam has an unblocked route.
| Observed problem | Likely explanation | Try |
|---|---|---|
| Cannot place a clone | Blue or purple target area | Place outside and walk it in |
| Beam will not transfer | Red or purple on its path | Change position or disable the lamp |
| Plate stops working | Its clone moved or vanished | Rebuild the held position |
| Body disappears at a boundary | Cleansing effect | Use the boundary intentionally only when finished |
Switches can change the light
A pressure plate may disable a lamp or open a route. Keep a clone on it while arranging the next body; moving all bodies carelessly can restore the obstruction.
Check the whole swap line
The target can be visible but still inaccessible to the beam. Trace the path from the controlled body through every field before firing.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| The Swapper publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| The Swapper mechanics reference | en.wikipedia.org |
| Facepalm Games official site | facepalmgames.com |