
Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930’s with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.
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About
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is an action-packed first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. Its black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. Unravel layers of corruption with a thrilling noir-fueled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully-loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.
Meet Private Investigator Jack Pepper, a former war hero-turned-detective in a world where danger lurks even in the smallest mouse hole. Uncover the truth when a simple missing persons case quickly escalates into a complex web of intrigue, with corruption, kidnapping and murder all on the docket. Investigate the seedy underbelly of Mouseburg, battle heavily armed gangs and crooked cops, and discover clues to reveal the conspiracy buried underneath the surface.
From crackling machine guns to explosive firepower, each weapon in Pepper’s arsenal is designed to deploy non-stop cartoon chaos. Arm yourself with an array of classic, creatively twisted and experimental firearms, and consume powerful upgrades when you need that extra spinach-loaded punch! Lethal encounters and manic boss battles await in this boomer shooter-inspired, retro-vibed adventure - and the denizens of Mouseburg never go down without a fight.
Explore a diverse city playground, from dark streets to classic film studios, opulent opera buildings, poisonous swamps and underground sewers. With a myriad of cases to solve and collectibles to find, Mouseburg is truly a detective’s delight! Use every tool at your disposal to wall-run, grapple-hook and double-jump through this unrelenting cartoon world.
Black and white, hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by cartoons of the 1930s
Fast-paced FPS combat, where constant movement is key
A thrilling single-player campaign that unravels a complex web of crime and corruption
Over 20 noir-infused levels, teeming with mice, rats and shrews
Fully-loaded arsenal of over ten unique weapons and equipment - with a cartoon twist
Devastating consumable power-ups, capable of turning the tide of any battle
Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-inspired level traversal
Original jazz soundtrack, featuring a big band orchestral ensemble
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Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese +2 more
Updates
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Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 270 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
Themes across 270 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
positive critical· bar length = how often the theme comes up
Reviews
I got Mouse P.I. for Hire as a gift, and I'm so glad I did. 🥰 The art style instantly won me over, the animations are full of charm, and the voice acting is fantastic across the board. A special shoutout to Jack Pepper - an absolutely wonderful performance that brought the character to life. I'm having a great time with it and can't wait to see more. Highly recommended if you love stylish, noir-inspired adventures!
Świetna gra! Idealny klimat, ale głosy postaci i muzyka to majstersztyk!
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Panowie z Fumi Games wykonali kawał świetnej roboty. Dla mnie, jako miłośnika klimatów noir jest to prawdziwa uczta. Edycja Mousberg Edition powinna być przykładem, jak za rozsądną cenę można wyczarować przyjemny dla odbiorcy zestaw fizycznych dodatków. Odnosząc się do samej gry - jaka jest jej formuła to każdy widzi i jest to niewątpliwa zaleta, dzięki której owa produkcja wyróżnia się na rynku. Mogą w to grać zarówno dzieci, jak i dorośli, co dla mnie, jako tego drugiego, daje mi autentycznie sporo zabawy, ale i uczy na nowo, że poszukiwanie w grze tzw. "znajdziek" czyli gazet, czy kart może być przyjemne (nigdy jakoś zbytnio tym nie interesowałem się). Podczas gry są momenty, kiedy uśmiech nie schodzi mi z twarzy; czy to ze względu na dialogi, czy reakcje postaci (w momencie zdobycia w grze figurki, uśmiech jak u 6 latka to mało powiedziane). Będąc miłośnikiem przedstawionego nam klimatu, można "wpaść" na wiele godzin i zapomnieć o bożym świecie, a ścieżka dźwiękowa (kawał dobrej roboty!) tylko potęguje odczuwane doznania z rozgrywki. Mógłbym rozprawiać tutaj jeszcze przez kilkanaście zdań o tej grze, ale mało kto to czyta, więc jeśli ktoś chce poczuć klimat noir (i stać się np. Humphrey'em Bogartem, ale w wersji mysio-rysunkowej) w produkcji o bardzo prostej konstrukcji i przenieść się w czasie, jak za dawnych lat, "grając w komputer jako dziecko" to...POLECAM! Grafika 5/5 Muzyka 5/5 Grywalność 5/5 A dodatkowo twórcy co jakiś czas udostępniają aktualizacje (nie mówiąc o nadchodzącym małymi kroczkami dodatku).
After playing through this game i can confidently say that this is one of the best games on the market right now. Its unique art style and beautiful voice acting paired with awesome big band music pieces really immerses the player in its 1930's inspired world. This game offers plenty of challenge for both casual players and achievement hunters like myself. With this recent update, the replay-ability of this game has gotten so much easier, allowing you to replay your favorite missions again and again. This game contains countless amounts of references to other pop culture, games, and memes, which also makes for some extra fun finding them. To end off, this game is well worth your money and i would buy it again in a heartbeat.
So far amaizing, really reminds me of bioshock
Really good game!
完全不晕3D,极好的打击手感,地图引导较差,枪械推荐汤姆逊加剥漆枪,优先剥漆,个人士兵难度除去绕路没有卡关,推荐对于这一类画风想要入手的玩家
I really loved this game from the start to the end. To everyone that has said too much cheese talk I say THEY ARE MICE! WHAT DO YOU EXPECT! Also, there is only a moderate amount of it so it’s fine. 9.5/10 and can’t wait for dlcs and updates to come.
bon jeu avec une belle DA, une musique extra. Mais au bout de qqs heures, le jeu devient trop répétitif et un peu laçant dommage. Mais quand même une chouette expérience
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