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'''Swinging Caves''' is the sixth level of the [[Jibberish Jungle]], the first world in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. It is mostly set in forest caves, and centers around timing jumps when avoiding [[tentacle claw]]-infested water.

This level is part of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] that was released on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live on November 9, 2011. The PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' features a [[Ghost Mode]] of it, and it is also the third playable level from the [[Jibberish Jungle]] in the [[Back to Origins]] mode of ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.

Swinging Caves is notable for featuring the location of [[Rayman]]'s birth as shown in the ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' E3 2010 trailer, where he is created by [[Betilla]] the fairy. This story however contradicts other accounts of [[Rayman]]'s birth, such as the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual and the one from the ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website and manual.

The heroes land in a clearing, surrounded by five mysterious pillars with [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] on top. This is the location of [[Rayman]]'s birth in the ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' E3 2010 trailer, although there are several conflicting accounts of [[Rayman]]'s creation. One of them, found in the ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website and manual, states that it is the five [[nymph]]s who created [[Rayman]], and not just [[Betilla]]. The five bright and luminous pillars could represent the [[nymph]]s. There are many [[nenuphar]]s ahead, along with two [[Livingstone|Lividstones]]. There are two [[Skull Coin]]s near the end of the area; for the first one, the heroes will have to drop down with caution, as there is an abyss below, and the [[nenuphar]] that the heroes need to land on moves horizontally. The second [[Skull Coin|coin]] can be found to the far left of where the the first [[Skull Coin|coin]] was, hiding behind some foreground vines; coming into contact with the vines will make them disappear, making the [[Skull Coin|coin]] visible. The exit is not far from here, the heroes will need to make use of the remaining [[nenuphar]]s and perform walljumps in order to get there.

[[File:Swinging Caves first relic.png|thumb|right|320px|The first [[relic]] can be found in the foreground.]]

The heroes must use the [[Swingman]] to pass the water. The first secret area can be found to the top left of a platform where three [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] are located. Afterwards, the heroes can proceed to a large body of [[tentacle claw]]-infested water. In order proceed, the heroes will need to jump on the moving [[nenuphar]]s. Taking the higher path will result in having to activate a [[flower bulb]]; using it will lead to the third [[Skull Coin]] located underneath a platform, which will attempt to crush the heroes. The exit can be found nearby, but the heroes will need to dodge a [[tentacle claw]] in another body of water, then climb up and defeat two [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] along the way.

[[File:Swinging Caves 3.jpg|320px|thumb|right|The first secret area.]]

There are seven [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] in this area, they all stand between wooden barriers. The heroes need to crush attack onto a large [[flower bulb]] in order to reach the top and destroy the [[Livingstone|Lividstones]]. The [[Electoon]] [[cage]] is at the bottom left of the area.

[[File:Swinging Caves second relic.png|thumb|left|320px|The second [[relic]] can be found just to the right of [[Rayman]].]]

The second [[relic]] can be found in the background just over a pond. It is camouflaged, so it can be hard to spot.

[[File:Swinging Caves 5.jpg|320px|thumb|left|The third area of the level.]]

As the heroes enter this very short area, they will encounter some water currents, and eventually descend to a vine. Once the heroes grab onto the vine and drop down to a [[nenuphar]], they will need to be careful, as there is an abyss below. The fourth [[Skull Coin]] is in this area at the bottom left of a wall, the heroes will need to walljump as soon as they collect it. The second secret area is located to the right of the [[nenuphar]], and like the first secret, there are foreground vines hiding the door. Once completed, the heroes can use the [[Swingman]] to advance to the exit, guarded by a [[Livingstone|Lividstone]].

[[File:Swinging Caves 6.jpg|320px|thumb|right|The second secret area.]]

In this relatively dark place, the heroes will have to destroy three [[Livingstone|Lividstones]], and a [[hunter]]. Once all are defeated, the [[cage]] at the far left of the area can be broken.

[[File:Swinging Caves 7.jpg|320px|thumb|left|The fourth area.]]

In this final area before reaching the [[cage]], the heroes will need to ascend in order to reach the exit. First, the [[Swingman]] will assist them in reaching a [[flower bulb]], and then they will be lead to another [[Swingman]]. After using it to ascend to a vine, the heroes continue to pass a couple of platforms; the second platform has a geyser at the end, which will push the heroes to the exit.

The heroes have to battle several [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] scattered throughout the area. Once they are defeated, the [[cage]] can be broken , thus ending the level. [[The Magician]] will then wait as the total amount of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] that were collected throughout the level are counted, as the heroes pose on a [[The Photographer|photoboard]].

In the [[Back to Origins]] version, the only notable differences are some of the ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' elements that replace some from the game.

Swinging Caves - Back to Origins 3.jpg|The platform needed to reach the [[Skull Coin]] has been increased in size making it easier to land on it.

Swinging Caves - Back to Origins 8.jpg|There are no [[Spiky platform (Rayman Origins)|spiky platforms]] to be found in [[Back to Origins]].

Swinging Caves - Back to Origins 9.jpg|Many of the foreground elements have been removed or re-positioned to show more of the level.

*If the player collects all of the [[Electoon]]s in this level and the previous levels, the count will be at 27. It would be enough for the first [[Tricky Treasure]] level, [[Can't Catch Me!]] to be unlocked.