Mouse P.I. for Hire: Deadly investigations

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is an action-packed first-person shooter inspired by 1930s cartoons. Its retro black-and-white animation is hand-drawn, frame by frame, to offer a striking vintage aesthetic.

Navigate layers of corruption in this thrilling detective story with film noir aspects, featuring dynamic environments to explore, an orchestral jazz soundtrack, and a loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and destructive power-ups.

Hand-drawn retro animation

• DEADLY INVESTIGATIONS: Discover private detective Jack Pepper, a former war hero now an investigator in a world where danger lurks in even the smallest of mouse holes. Uncover the truth when a simple missing persons case quickly escalates into a complex plot involving kidnappings and murders. Investigate the underworld of Mousetown, battle heavily armed gangs and corrupt police, and uncover clues to expose the conspiracy buried beneath the surface.
• AIM, LOAD, LAUGH: From rattling machine guns to explosive projectiles, every weapon in Pepper's arsenal is designed to create unstoppable cartoon chaos. Arm yourself with a range of classic yet creative firearms, and consume powerful upgrades when you need an extra dose of spinach in your punches! Lethal battles and crazy boss fights await you in this explosive retro adventure. The residents of Mousetown don't give up easily.
• A CITY FULL OF SECRETS: Explore a varied urban playground, from dark streets to film studios, opulent opera houses, poisoned swamps, and sewers. With a myriad of cases to solve and objects to find, Mousetown is a detective's paradise! Use every tool at your disposal to wall-run, grapple, and double-jump in this ruthless cartoon world.
• FEATURES:
  - Retro black and white animation inspired by 1930s cartoons.
  - Fast-paced first-person combat where movement is essential.
  - A thrilling single-player campaign that unveils a complex web of crime and corruption.
  - Over 20 noir-worthy levels, filled with mice, rats, and shrews.
  - A loaded arsenal of dozens of unique weapons and equipment with a cartoon twist.
  - Brutal consumable power-ups, capable of changing the course of any fight.
  - Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-inspired level traversal.
  - An orchestral jazz soundtrack.
  - Featuring world-renowned actor Troy Baker (known for his work on The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, BioShock Infinite, and many others) as private detective Jack Pepper in the English version.
  - Exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 feature: the mouse mode allows the user to use the Joy-Con as a mouse. explore an unexpected plot combining romance and investigation to unmask a suspect within an academy.