
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
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Engagement
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Reviews
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Reviews
I'll start by saying this game was good. Additionally, I am a big Disney fan and used to work at Disneyland (so I might have some bias). This is a boomer shooter game, keep that in mind. As much as I enjoyed this game, I was getting burnt out of it towards the end and was hoping the game would end. I got a lot of playtime out of it and didn't even come close to completing all the side quest. I love how they poke fun at Disney and other relevant topics. Overall, I'd recommend this game. Good times.
It's story-rich, it's fun, and it has tons of secrets to find. It's also just a very dynamic and fun FPS — you'll rarely find an old-school boomer shooter that isn't done in pixel-art graphics.
Con una presentación y diseño artístico excelentes, [i]"Mouse: P.I. for hire"[/i] consigue una mezcla entre humor absurdo y cine [i]noir[/i] refrescante que cuaja a la perfección. [b]El arsenal[/b] es mucho más variado de lo que me imaginaba. No hay arma que sea mala y, si bien me gustaría que el juego te obligase a ser más creativo con como afrontas cada combate, hay combinaciones de armas MUY divertidas y en general todas se sienten muy bien, siendo las mejoras de las armas bastante notables. [b]La música[/b] es buena, rozando la nota de "muy buena", pero hubiese preferido algunos temas de combate más ya que se acaba notando la repetición. Aun así, la banda sonora es fenomenal. No me hagas caso. [b]La historia[/b] es sorprendentemente cautivadora. No es nada del otro mundo, pero la presentación y el excelentísimo trabajo de doblaje la eleva muchísimo. [u]Es un juego redondo[/u]. Los tráileres me llamaban la atención y me imaginaba que me iba a gustar, pero me sorprende lo mucho que lo he disfrutado. Si te llama la atención, dale.
挺不错的
Super gierka
Одна из лучших игр этого года
Love the vibes! Comedy's good too. Classic noir story. Great weapons, great combat.
like bioshock... but mouse :)
흑백 만화를 보는 듯한 연출이 멋지다. 다만, 하다 보면 지루하다..
Not recommended, even on sale. I got it on a discount and it still wasn't worth it. If I hadn't already blown past the refund window I would have returned it, no question. I kept telling myself it would get better and it just never did. The Cuphead style is the whole pitch, and that charm wears off fast once you realize there's not much underneath it. Combat is flat out boring. The detective work and puzzle solving, if you can even call it that, is a joke. There's no satisfaction to any of it. I'm about halfway through and honestly not sure I'll finish. It's a drag to pick back up. And I know I'm the odd one out in saying this, but the voice lines are super annoying. I had to fully mute them and skip all the dialogue, which there's no point in reading anyway, just to try to speed through it, and even then it's a slog. Looks cool, plays hollow. Skip it.
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