MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
Investigate Mouseburg as Jack Pepper in a first-person shooter drawn like a black-and-white cartoon. Fire experimental weapons, use consumable power-ups and unlock movement abilities while following clues.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.3 / 10
About this game
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire casts you as private investigator Jack Pepper, following clues into a conspiracy in Mouseburg. First-person gunfights form part of that investigation, with conventional and experimental firearms to use against your opponents. Consumable power-ups provide additional combat tools. Exploration develops through unlockable movement abilities, including wall-running, grappling and double-jumping. These actions accompany the search for clues as you move through the city. The single-player adventure uses hand-drawn black-and-white rubber-hose animation and an original big-band jazz soundtrack. On Nintendo Switch 2, mouse controls are supported as an input option.
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AI review
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A promising match for solo shooter fans attracted to cartoon noir.
Experimental guns and consumable boosts suggest combat built around choosing tools as well as aiming. Clue gathering and movement unlocks may broaden the appeal for players who want exploration alongside their gunfights.
Strengths
- Movement abilities give exploration a physical element beyond looking for clues.
- Hand-drawn monochrome imagery and big-band jazz offer a coherent stylistic draw.
Who it is for: Solo players interested in first-person shooting, unusual weapons and a detective setting.
Play notes: The campaign is single-player; multiplayer is not supported.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Unlocking traversal abilities can give exploration a sense of development alongside the investigation. | Reviewed | 6.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The combination of firearms and consumable boosts should appeal to players who enjoy deciding which combat tool to use. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Rubber-hose animation and big-band jazz may make the detective premise especially appealing to fans of vintage cartoon aesthetics. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Switch 2 mouse support offers an input option worth considering for players who prefer mouse aiming. | Reviewed | 5.1 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Fumi Games
- Publisher
- PlaySide
- Release date
- Apr 16, 2026
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- www.mousethegame.com
- Offline minimum players
- 1
- Offline maximum players
- 1
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Shooter · Primary genre
- Tags
- InvestigationLinear LevelsSolo-friendlyShootingStory-drivenFast-pacedHumorousExploration3D GraphicsScience FictionFirst PersonReplayableReal-time Combat
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- ESRB: Teen
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- First person
Release editions
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideApr 16, 2026
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Sources
- www.mousethegame.comSource revision: 1
- www.mousethegame.com