
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
GOOD GAME!!!!!!
Really good game!
This game was such a pleasant surprise! It's a really fun FPS action-puzzle game, and every boss fight has its own unique mechanics, so it never feels repetitive. Figuring out each boss was one of the best parts of the experience. My only real complaint is that some of the platforming and jumping felt a bit janky. I got stuck on a few sections for way longer than I'd like because the movement and collision detection felt a little inconsistent. Other than that, I had a great time. I also got a bit of motion sickness at first, but playing in a smaller window completely solved the problem for me. The story was surprisingly engaging too. I really enjoyed the world and its themes. Maybe experiencing stories inspired by other cultures is just that fascinating. 😄 Overall, despite a few frustrating platforming moments, this is a creative and memorable game that I'd definitely recommend.
The game is bigger than what is advertised. Lots of fun missions, side quests, and challenges.
отличная игра
Its absolutely an amazing game, i recommend to everyone to play this game. (I hated the ship mission, it was like a maze)
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
Хороший нуарный боевик с кучей отсылок и юмора. Боёвка хорошая, не сильно успевает надоесть из-за продолжительности игры. Минусом можно выделить слишком малое разнообразие врагов - одни и те же, но в разных шкурках. Но сильно вытягивает стилистика и грамотное сочетание 2д и 3д. Отдельно можно выделить озвучку и музыку, которые сделаны очень хорошо
Стильово, дотепно, розраби вміють розважити, урізноманітнити рівні. Пройшов із задоволенням
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Engagement
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Audience
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