
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 251 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
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Reviews
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THANK GOD for the new update. I can now say this is worth playing if you like a continuous stream of dopamine hits. I bought it day one but its probably better if you grab it on sale.
изумительная игра, в которой замечательно практически все. выдержанный в рамках нуара сюжет - есть, стилистика старых мультов - есть, классный шутер - есть. 8,5/10
Cheesy shooter for in between.
Mixture of bendy and Cuphead aspects. I love it.
çizim tarzı iyi olan bir shooter oyunu çevre ve sanat dizaynı iyi olsada ve yeni silahlar,çift zıplama gibi özelliker olsada hikayede sürekli aynı döngü oluyor,ama yinede oynayışı güzel
What a game! Even though I agree it has some pacing issues, I personally didn't mind. I'm amazed with the amount of content, the variety in environments and weapons.. the visual style! The music! It all feels like a grand adventure, well done devs! It reminds me of some of my favourite shooters: Doom 2016, Bioshock Infinite and XIII. Absolutely recommended!
Одразу скажу, гра не погана, як для першого разу (на 6 або 7 з 10). Але не можу сказати що вона прям ВАУ. У грі прикольна система вибору візуалу і музики, аля різні рівні деградації звуку вінил/воскові пластини і тд. Класна мальовка у стилі старих мультів Діснею. Але це і мінус, важко шукати патрони і хілки, коли на тебе летять теж підсвічені спрайти ворогів. Гарно навчають, але не дають пояснення для яких ситуацій зброя(нать мені потрібна секретна зброя яку не поліпшити, ні норм демедж внести). При чому грав на складному рівні і пробігав рівні в основному з томіганом, дробовиком і кислотною штукою. А і останній бос це просто каша, якась, до цього були прикольні бос файти а тут meh Сюжет зато класний і деякі арени з підлаштованим музоном, який відсилається на різні фільми, мульти і тд. В цілому пасхалочки давали посмішку і озвучка від Троя Бейкера підіймає планку. Світ цікавий з алюзіями на реальність, тільки складно уловити, ЩО ТАКЕ СИР? Ну і український переклад класний, не кайф, у деяких місцях втратили сенс хіханьки, але я все зрозумів і отримав задовлення від читання записок
Great game
Very Cheesy
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