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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is an upcoming jazz-fuelled indie shooter with a classic rubber-hose animation style and hilarious cartoon violence. Read on to learn how it plays, what it's about, and everything else we know so far.
Everything We Know About MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Story Plot
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire—referred to simply as MOUSE—puts players in the role of private investigator Pepper as they tackle a series of gripping mysteries. Navigating the gritty streets of Mouseburg, P.I. Pepper faces a relentless barrage of the city's most notorious criminals. Armed with quick wit, firepower, and a touch of cartoonish physics, Pepper must fight, outsmart, and piece together clues to crack the case and uncover the truth behind the unfolding mystery.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Gameplay
The standout feature of MOUSE is its old-timey cartoon aesthetic, inspired by the rubber-hose animation style of 1930s cartoons—similar to the visual charm that made Cuphead a legendary indie hit in 2014. However, while Cuphead is a run-and-gun platformer with bullet-hell mechanics, MOUSE takes the fast-paced action into first-person, offering a chaotic rampage through the streets of Mouseburg akin to DOOM: Eternal, complete with an arsenal of hilariously exaggerated, cartoonish weapons.
The gameplay focuses on gathering evidence for P.I. Pepper’s latest case while fending off endless waves of thugs determined to stop them. From classic pistols to Popeye-inspired power-ups, and plenty of over-the-top cartoon violence, players will have all the tools they need to uncover Mouseburg’s darkest secrets.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Gameplay Trailers
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire | Official Console Announcement Trailer
The console announcement trailer presents itself as a noir drama, revealing characters such as Rocky Ford and Vic Gatore, as well as more footage of its exciting first-person gameplay with charming, retro graphics.
MOUSE: P.I. FOR HIRE | OFFICIAL TITLE REVEAL
The latest trailer for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire officially unveils the game’s full title, moving beyond its former project name of simply MOUSE. The trailer highlights the game’s enhanced graphics, refined combat, revamped animations, and a variety of in-game maps—all brought to life with a lively big-band soundtrack that perfectly captures the spirit of the 1930s.
MOUSE Teaser
The first-ever trailer for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire—then still called MOUSE— offers a glimpse of the game’s concept build, highlighting its core premise while showcasing the signature 1930s-style rubber-hose animation.
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Product Information
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| Title | MOUSE: P.I. FOR HIRE |
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| Release Date | 2025 |
| Developer | Fumi Games |
| Publisher | PlaySide |
| Supported Platforms | PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One |
| Genre | Action, Shooting, Indie |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| ESRB Rating | RP |
| Official Website | MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Website |
