
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
Themes across 296 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
cheese
i like blue cheese (the game is great, fast, fun, and all the levels are so varried but you already knew that, can't come up with anything better then what's above)
It's a simply excellent game. I wish you'd release it on mobile devices as well; it would be really good to play on a phone, too. And I'd pay the same price on both Google Play and the App Store.
确实好玩:奔着黑白默片美术风格来玩的玩家可以如愿以偿,同时搭配上世纪电影独特旁白配音,和电影质感,让沉浸感拉满——也导致容易被突然出现的敌人吓一大跳;各个场景会随机刷新弹药鼓励玩家多用不同枪械打人,场景道具也挺多,战斗较爽和简单;主角身体素质不错,跑酷环节体验还行——当然在精神病院那关确实容易头晕。 虽然每次找到隐藏在拐角的东西总给我“诶,你小子原来藏这儿啊~”的感觉,但收集物太杂太碎了,想全收集还是有些搞人心态。 同时“侦探”要素少了点,没有想象中推理拷问的内容,有点可惜——总体来说原价买不亏,打折买血赚。
Атмосфера есть, загадки есть, харизматичный мышь в плаще - тоже есть. Но где-то по дороге потерялся тот самый кусок сыра, который сделал бы игру идеальной. 9 мышей из 10.
Awesome game! Cool investigations and a nice vibe. The puzzles make you rack your brains but don’t get on your nerves. Had a blast playing it, and I’d totally recommend it to anyone who loves detective stuff
very fun game that goes into a subject that people should know about
8/10
Un savoureux mélange de FPS, de plateforme et d'enquête, enveloppé dans une ambiance jazzy de film noir et sublimé par une esthétique "Rubber hose". Mention spéciale aux voix anglaises, absolument géniales, qui donnent autant de caractère au jeu qu'un bon Roquefort !
先说结论吧 比较失望 首先我是看重的这个美术才下的单 事实证明我当时没有看走眼 因为确实是i整个游戏只有美术让我觉得不会食之无味 这是一款射击类游戏但是他的射击反馈太一般了 特别是受击反馈i 说实话如果我不看血条的话我我甚至都不知道我掉血了 如果你是初次玩游戏的那么你的新鲜感加上这款游戏独特的美术可能会让你眼前一亮但玩的时间一长你的内心可能就泛不起什么波澜了(武器系统做的很像瑞奇与叮当但没他爽)食之无味 当然这款游戏的剧情整体不错 但我总觉得·在字里行间之中总会感受到一种愤青文学的味道,不是说不能写而是有时i候会让人觉得过于刻意,有种为了这碟醋包了顿饺子的感觉, 然后就是地图 养成 解密都有设计感 但也都是浅尝辄止,总体仍是平平无奇
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Engagement
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