MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Gameplay

Stepping back into the classic cartoon era of the 1930s with rubber hose animation style we land in the mousey shoes of Jack Pepper, a private investigator whose given a case that leads to a far darker underbelly of the city in this noir style shooter Mouse: P.I. for Hire from Fumi Games,

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire – Gameplay

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a stylish first-person shooter that blends classic 1930s rubber hose animation with fast-paced noir-inspired action. Players step into the paws of private investigator Jack Pepper, taking on dangerous cases across the crime-ridden streets of Mouseburg. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a larger conspiracy filled with corruption, gangsters, and explosive encounters. With hand-drawn black-and-white visuals and a lively jazz soundtrack, the game creates a unique world that feels like a playable cartoon.

Gameplay combines old-school shooter intensity with modern mechanics, giving players access to wild weapons, power-ups, and environmental traps to outsmart enemies. Blast through hordes of foes, uncover clues, and navigate varied missions packed with secrets, platforming, and cinematic set-pieces. With its creative art direction, satisfying gunplay, and memorable detective atmosphere, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire delivers one of the most original action experiences of the year.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
Developer: Fumi Games
Publisher: PlaySide
Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam)
Release Date: 17th April, 2026
Price: $29.99 USD

Available here – https://www.mousethegame.com/