
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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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 296 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
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Reviews
From start to finish this is one of best 30 dollar games. Great story, Soundtrack is killer, game play is fun and smooth. Indie game masterpiece. 9.5/10 Would highly recommend.
Unique style with interesting story
I demand to release a baseball card game along with the playing field.
I wish there were more cheese puns.
this ga
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fantastic!
Le jeu MOUSE est une vrai merveille l’ambiance année 30 est visible dès le lancement du jeu avec un mode paramètres pour pousser l’ambiance rétro visuelle et musicale au maximum. Le jeu est fluide et reste accessible à une grande majorité de joueurs sur les différents niveaux et de game play. Une petite merveille sur steam deck. L’histoire et l’enquête policière donne vraiment envie de continuer le jeu et de le terminer. Je le conseille pour des joueurs casual ayant envie de découvrir autre chose niveau visuel et riche en récit. Tout les dialogues sont en anglais sous-titré par langues important si vous voulez une session de jeu vraiment chill.
Wer den klassischen Zeichenstil der 1930er Jahre schätzt, findet hier ein visuelles Meisterwerk. Das Spiel kombiniert die charmante Retro-Optik mit der Dynamik eines anspruchsvollen Ego-Shooters. Die handgezeichneten Noir-Animationen und der atmosphärische Jazz-Soundtrack erzeugen von der ersten Minute an eine dichte, immersive Stimmung. Es fühlt sich an wie ein interaktiver Kriminalfilm, dass eine interessante Story erzählt und künstlerisch absolut beeindruckend ist. Pro: + Genialer Gummischlauch-Stil ("Rubber Hose Animation") komplett in Schwarz-Weiß. + Toller, stimmungsvoller Jazz-Soundtrack. + Gut vertonte Hauptcharaktere: Jack Pepper (gesprochen von Troy Baker) und Co. + Kreative und witzige Slapstick-Animationen bei Gegnern und Waffen-Reloads. Contra: - Durch den reinen Schwarz-Weiß-Look leidet manchmal die Übersicht im Gefecht. - Leveldesign und manche Waffensounds könnten auf Dauer etwas abwechslungsreicher sein Fazit: 7,3/10
Игра типо дума в стиле мультфильмов 30х годов, затянула на 3 десятка часов
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