MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Total players

4

Total gametime

1h 15m 50s
Description

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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NameIn game
Achievements
 Name%
Babe Got Bat

Collect 10 Baseball Cards
0.00%
Boom Town

Kill 20 enemies in a single playthrough by throwing/kicking explosive barrels
0.00%
Burdens of Blue Betty

Find key clues in the Blue Betty case.
0.00%
Card Shark

Collect all Baseball Cards. A real gathering, innit?
0.00%
Comic Relief

Collect 5 comic strips
0.00%
Cover to Cover

Collect 10 issues of the Mouseburg Herald
0.00%
Dime Novel Sleuth

Complete 5 side jobs
0.00%
Everybody Loves Rayguns

Unlock X1 D-Mousifier - Spike-D’s "exclusive gun of sorts."
0.00%
Extra! Extra!

Collect all issues of the Mouseburg Herald. Even the weird ones
0.00%
Extremely Graphic Novel

Collect 10 comic strips
0.00%
Firestarter

Blast 20 enemies in a single playthrough by shooting at explosive barrels.
0.00%
Goud’em!

Kill 5 enemies within 10 seconds
0.00%
Guns, Lots of Guns

Collect all non-corporate-locked weapons
0.00%
Herr Flick of the Wrist

Clock a BMP agitator right in the snout.
0.00%
Hole-y Trinity

Kill 3 enemies with one shot.
0.00%
M-m-muenster Kill!

Kill 10 enemies within 20 seconds. M-m-muenster Kill!
0.00%
Misfortunes of the Missing Magician

Find key clues in the Missing Magician case
0.00%
Our Lesser Brothers

Wrap up the Shrew Shortage case
0.00%
Paper Person

Collect 5 issues of the Mouseburg Herald
0.00%
Pocket Aces

Win one Baseball Cards match
0.00%
Quint’s Delight

Kick the Wallop Bay shark till it drops the license plate
0.00%
Real Deal Gumshoe

Complete every side job. Dot those i’s, detective
0.00%
Secrets of the Shrew Shortage

Find key clues in the Shrew Shortage case
0.00%
Smoked Cheese and Mirrors

Wrap up the Missing Magician case
0.00%
So, Whodunit?

Pin every clue to your evidence board
0.00%
Spike-D 16 TONS

Crush 20 enemies with heavy objects in a single playthrough.
0.00%
Starter Deck

Collect 5 Baseball Cards
0.00%
S’all in the Cards

Win 30 Baseball Card matches. Home Run!
0.00%
The Prequel

Collect all comic strips. Some things never change
0.00%
This is My Boomstick!

Upgrade one weapon to Tier 3
0.00%
Tinsel Boulevard

Wrap up the Blue Betty case
0.00%
Tip of the Cheeseberg

Rest easy, detective. Case closed… or is it?
0.00%
Hidden achievement0.00%
We’ll B.A.N.G., ok?

Upgrade every weapon to tier 3
0.00%