Last week during the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, Developer Fumi Games and Publisher PlaySide announced Mouse P.I. For Hire will be coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in 2025.
Players will step into the role of private investigator Jack Pepper as he navigates the crime-infested streets of Mouseburg, battling gangs and uncovering dark secrets. With its 1930s-inspired rubber hose animation and dynamic combat system, Mouse: P.I. For Hire promises an action-packed, jazz-fueled adventure.
Here are the Key Features via Fumi Games and PlaySide:
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Iconic Style: The monochromatic, hand-drawn rubber hose animation and original retro jazz soundtrack are created with the same techniques of the era. The playful weaponry, whimsical health display, and cartoon chaos add a light-hearted twist to each death.
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Customizable Power-Ups: Enhance melee combat with a can of Spike-D Spinach, or even attach Pepper’s mouse tail to a Grappling Hook to rapidly traverse Mouseberg’s rooftops.
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Fast-paced Action: Discover and combine powerful upgrades with comical weapons to violently blow apart enemies. From crackling Tommy guns to explosive firepower, use a mix of combat styles that adjust to play style preferences to defeat enemies in epic fights and challenging boss battles.
- A City of Danger: Join Jack Pepper’s diverse city playground spanning a movie studio, dockland, casino, swamp marshland, and underground sewer network locations. But beware of what lurks beneath the surface! Embark on a gripping detective adventure and encounter a mischievous cast of big bads as Pepper takes a gritty journey to the dark side of town.
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Solve the Mystery: Earn rewards from minigames and side quests as Jack Pepper uncovers clues and collectibles that pay homage to iconic pop culture, films, and cartoons.
