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-fuelled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.

Features

DEADLY INVESTIGATIONS:
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.

LOCK, LOAD & LAUGH:
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.

A CITY OF SECRETS:
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.

More

- 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 a dozen 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.
- Starring globally renowned actor Troy Baker (known for his work in The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, BioShock Infinite, and more) as Private Investigator Jack Pepper in the English V.O.
- Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive feature: mouse-mode allows the user to utilize the joy-con as a mouse.

Reserving With TCG

Our Pre order Guarntee

- Before release, If the price drops, you will only ever pay the lowest.  If the price goes up, then we will protect that and your order price will stand. 

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Payments for Pre Orders by Clearpay are authorised at the time of placing your order, but will only be accepted and payment taken at dispatch/release or after 7 days, which ever comes sooner.

- If you pre order items in the same order with items in stock we will dispatch when all items are in stock, so please bear this in mind when ordering.

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PEGI 16+

PEGI 16+

PEGI 16+: The game may feature realistic violence to human characters including death and injury and can often include blood and bodies that remain after they are dead. The worst forms of bad language can be heard including sexual expletives.

Sexual activity can be shown but it must not include visible genitals. Depictions of erotic nudity may feature. The use of tobacco and alcohol may be encouraged, and the game can feature the use of illegal drugs. The game could glamorise crime.

This game is rated by Games rating authority and PEGI

The Chelsea Gamer and the Video Standards Council