
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 321 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
Themes across 321 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
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Reviews
There's a card inside the iron bars in the sewer level that I can't reach at all—can't crawl through the pipes, can't jump over them. It's driving me crazy
Dobra gra może nie dorasta do Dooma (2016/eternal) i ultrakilla ale jest dalej bardzo dobra produkcja z pięknymi animacjami i stylem gamplay jest solidny, fabuła jest dobra bronie są kreatywne. Chodzi wydaje mi się że balans broni jest trochę słaby wydaje mi się że potrzebujesz tylko pierwszch 4 reszta to taki kreatywny zapychacz. Gra jest za łatwa grałem na najtrudniejszym poziomie i nie używałem nawet wiekszość leczenia na arenach. Jedyne śmierci to z głupoty instakille lub nie zauważenie przeciwnika. Przeciwnicy o ile dobrze zaprojektowani wydaje się ich za mało niby zrekompesowali to tym że przeciwnicy mają inny wyglądy w zalerzności od lokalizacji ale fajnie by było gdyby było nie co więcej typów przeciwników którzy robią coś inego niż tylko strzelanie z broń lub bicie. Nagrody za sekrety są mech, znaczy przydają się ale nie są satysfakcjonujące. Dostawanie broni też jest dziwne dostajesz je przez całą grę co wydaje się spoko ale powoduje, że nie które zdobywa się trochę za późno co limituje zabawe z nimi i powoduje że możesz ulepszyć je na maksa praktycznie od razu. Mimo to grajest dalej dobrze zrobiona.
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Very fun game, loved the art!
cool game
Doom ama Mickey Mouse evreninde. Sanat tasarımı olarak daha önce hiç oynamadığım bir tarz. Oynanış zevkli. Düşman tipleri genel olarak aynı olsa da her bölümde dizaynlarının farklı olması güzel olmuş.
NOWY POLSKI MUST PLAY. Totalny hicior. Piękny zamysł artystyczny, klimat noir oddany bezbłędnie, kreskówkowy styl graficzny jest po prostu świetny, fabuła również niczego sobie. Bardzo fajne nawiązania do różnych gier, albo polskiej kultury i nie tylko. Jedyne na co ja trochę narzekam to bronie, gdyż są one bardzo niezbalansowane. Jest ich kilkanaście, a już na wstępnej części gry dostajemy broń, która zabija na strzała. Ulepszenia są bezsensowne przy większości broni, tylko pompka się faktycznie czymś różni. Poza tym naprawdę solidna giera, którą trzeba ograć.
I really enjoyed the black & white Disney-inspired art style and all the references to classic video games and cartoons, including Popeye, Mickey Mouse, BioShock, and DOOM. Troy Baker's voice acting makes the experience even better, adding a lot of charm and personality to the game. If you're a fan of boomer shooters, this is definitely a game worth playing.
good game
Très bon jeu pour ma part, l'ambiance dessins animée noir et blanc, l'univers très polard, les musique, les textes, les personnages et cette animation ! Une histoire très sympa, des clins d'œil par ci par la, des collectibles a aller chercher, bref je pourrais en parler des heures ! je recommande !
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