The Swapper station and gravity guide: orbs, teleporters and inverted rooms
Read the map and treat reverse gravity as a local change to each body.
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.
Orbs open the larger route
Puzzle rooms award orbs used to satisfy station gates. If the next gate needs more, inspect accessible unfinished rooms instead of searching for a combat upgrade.
| Station feature | Purpose | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Orb gate | Checks accumulated progress | Solve accessible rooms if short |
| Puzzle chamber | Awards an orb | Inspect the final collection route |
| Teleporter | Shortens station travel | Use the map to choose a return point |
| Research terminal | Reveals station history | Read before leaving the area |
Gravity changes the meaning of a platform
Later puzzles place bodies under different gravity conditions. A surface that supports one body can be a ceiling for another, so draw the intended resting positions mentally before moving.
| Gravity situation | Planning rule | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Body on ordinary floor | Downward landing | Assuming every clone shares that support |
| Body in reversed gravity | Ceiling becomes support | Placing it where it falls into danger |
| Two gravity zones | Track each body separately | Moving solely by the player’s orientation |
| Swap between orientations | Reassess movement after transfer | Continuing an old direction automatically |
Use station travel to revisit puzzles
Teleportation and the map help connect the station. Return to an unfinished room after solving another; the new puzzle may teach the placement idea you were missing.
Read terminals between puzzles
Research records and Watcher messages carry the story. They are narrative evidence, while orbs are the mechanical progression resource.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| The Swapper publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| The Swapper mechanics reference | en.wikipedia.org |
| Facepalm Games official site | facepalmgames.com |