Fumi Games and PlaySide Publishing will bring the distinctive early Disney animation style to consoles and PC.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a gritty, noir-ish first-person shooter inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930s. The monochromatic visual style of hand-drawn rubber hose animation and retro jazz soundtrack are created using the same techniques of the era. As Private Investigator Jack Pepper, you will discover that a corrupt city full of crooks and danger is just a taste of things to come; explore the noir-inspired city teeming with heavily armed gangs, mobsters, and characters from the dark side to uncover the secrets within Mouseburg.
Meet private investigator Jack Pepper, once a war hero, now a detective in a world where danger lurks in the smallest mouse hole. His journey begins with a seemingly clichéd damsel in distress, but as P.I. Pepper begins to scratch the surface of Mouseburg’s seedy underbelly, his quest for justice quickly spirals into a complex web of intrigue involving murder, corruption, and the most unlikely of enemies. Discover and combine powerful upgrades with wacky weapons to knock, slash, stomp, and blow enemies apart in creative and violent ways as Pepper ventures through non-linear maps to thwart the corrupt politicians’ takeover. Enhance your melee combat with a can of Spike-D spinach, extend your aerial traversal with a helicopter, or even attach your mouse tail to a grappling hook to quickly climb across platforms and more!
From crackling tommy guns to explosive firepower, every tool in Pepper’s arsenal is designed to unleash the noir grit and cartoon mayhem with an array of classic yet creatively twisted weaponry in epic fights and boss battles with comical endings. Meet a mischievous and deranged cast of villains as Pepper takes a dark journey to the dark side of town. Playful weaponry and a distinctive health meter, coupled with enemies that behave like cartoon characters, add a lighthearted twist to traditional first-person shooter gameplay. Explore a diverse urban playground, from the gritty streets of Mouseburg, to a noir movie studio and casinos, to the harbor and dock district of Marina, to vast underground sewers and swampy marshes. Beware what lurks beneath the surface! Loot collectibles and clues, play mini-games, and battle your way through the city’s streets, alleys, and more.
In addition to PC (Steam), Mouse: P.I. for Hire is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Source: Gematsu
