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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Review Thread
https://preview.redd.it/0qs2tb1038vg1.png?width=1600&format=png&auto=webp&s=d407d9519b651613380e0d8857602d4edd8ef036 Game Title: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Platforms: PC (Apr 16, 2026) PlayStation 5 (Apr 16, 2026) PlayStation 4 (Apr 16, 2026) Xbox Series X/S (Apr 16, 2026) Xbox One (Apr 16, 2026) Nintendo Switch 2 (Apr 16, 2026) Nintendo Switch (Apr 16, 2026) Trailers: Mouse: P.I. For Hire - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games Mouse: P.I. For Hire - Official June 2025 Trailer | Summer Game Fest 2025 Mouse: P.I. For Hire Official Gameplay Trailer Developer: Fumi Games Review Aggregator: OpenCritic - 83 average - 92% recommended - 48 reviews Critic Reviews Atarita - Atakan Gümrükçüoğlu - Turkish - 88 / 100 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire offers an incredibly enjoyable experience that draws you in from start to finish with its distinctive noir atmosphere, stylish visuals, and gripping detective story. With its fun gameplay, powerful soundtrack, and memorable characters, it stands out as one of the most notable and absolutely must-play titles of recent times. CGMagazine - Matt Keith - 9.5 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire pulls together some of the most iconic systems and shooter mechanics and wraps them in a highly stylised, rubber-hose inspired art style COGconnected - Mark Steighner - 80 / 100 The combat mechanics, movement, and narrative are dialed in. The pacing is a little slow, especially in the first few hours, but Mouse: P.I. for Hire doesn’t take itself too seriously, and the overall energy and clever, fun concept carry it along. Chicas Gamers - Estela Villa - Spanish - 8.3 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a title that stands out for its art style and diverse mechanics, but the constant barrage of enemies every few moments might make the experience feel repetitive, pushing the investigation aspects into the background. At its core, it’s a first-person action shooter with investigative touches that remains fun throughout, offering around 12–15 hours of enjoyment. Cloud Dosage - Jon Scarr - 4.5 / 5 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is exactly the kind of rubber hose shooter worth the wait. It values its hand-drawn style just as much as its gameplay. Fumi Games found a way to make the mix of 1930s cartoons and fast-paced FPS action matter. The animation never feels like a gimmick. The story takes its time to get moving and the enemies don’t always put up a fight. However, watching Jack Pepper unravel the corruption in Mouseburg keeps the mystery moving through the slower hub moments. Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - 9 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire features a gumshoe worth his salt. Every time I'd sit down to play it, I'd have a huge smile on my face, just like it was waking up to watch cartoons on Saturday morning (albeit a lot more violent). This game is an elite boomer shooter with witty writing, wonderful characters, and an affinity for the rubber-band style that's, sadly, been left behind by today's animation houses. Console-Tribe - Simone Cantini - Italian - 80 / 100 Mouse: P.I. for Hire shows how a clear vision and an offbeat personality can turn a boomer‑shooter homage into something sharper. Its 1930s aesthetic isn’t just flair—it’s the lens through which the game reshapes a well-worn genre, blending irresistible style, unexpectedly mature writing, and a protagonist who wins you over between gunfights and unpaid debts. Not everything lands perfectly, but the result is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be and delivers it with craft, rhythm, and charm. Jack Pepper won’t reinvent FPS games, but he certainly jolts them awake with passion, irony, and a world that smells of celluloid and aged cheese. So the real question is: are you ready to dive into his whirlwind of lead, jazz, and cheddar? DayOne - Jesse Norris - 8.5 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire was worth the wait. The team at Fumi Games has matched their fantastic artwork with solid gameplay, great writing, and fantastic audio. Shooter fans are eating Gouda with this one Digitale Anime - Raouf Belhamra, Sami Belhamra - Arabic - 9 / 10 "A classic with a modern twist" Mouse: P.I. For Hire offers a unique FPS experience built on a strong visual identity and fast-paced, enjoyable gameplay. Its success lies not only in its visuals but also in the seamless integration of movement, weapon design, and combat structure. Despite some limitations in variety and linear structure, the experience maintains a good rhythm and offers clear value for those seeking an unconventional experience. DualShockers - Daniel Trock - 9.5 / 10 It draws you in like a detective magazine, getting you invested in the state of the city, while keeping you merrily chugging along with good ol’ cartoony violence. It’s not a revolutionary game as far as the FPS genre goes, but considering its adherence to multiple kinds of retro aesthetics, I don’t think being revolutionary was the mission statement here. EvelonGames - Joel Isern Rodríguez - Kaym - Spanish - 8.2 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a shooter that wins you over through sheer personality. Fumi Games has crafted a world dripping with charm, from its rubberhose animation and original jazz soundtrack to death animations so creative they make you stop mid-firefight just to watch. The noir narrative keeps you guessing with constant twists, and Mouseburg feels like a place worth exploring even when everyone in it wants you dead. Where it stumbles is in its second half, as combat runs out of tricks and traversal abilities fail to deliver meaningful variety. Side missions are too scarce to matter, and the pacing loosens when it should tighten. But none of that erases the fact that this is one of the most distinctive and charming FPS experiences in years, a handcrafted love letter to noir, cartoons, and gaming itself that stays with you long after the credits roll. Everyeye.it - Italian - 8 / 10 Quote not yet available GRYOnline.pl - Paweł Woźniak - Polish - 8 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire brings us a cohesive world with a unique, mouse-themed noir aesthetic, an engaging detective story, and straightforward but satisfying combat mechanics. Although the gameplay itself lacks a bit of depth, I had a blast playing it. Game8 - Aaron Bacabac - 90 / 100 The Golden Age of Animation wasn’t called that for nothing, and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is its modern gold standard following the likes of Cuphead and Bendy. Though relatively simple as a shooter and not up to par pacing-wise, this game has the production value and vision of yesteryear, and is a hand-made, hand-drawn testament to the art form of animation. Back it up with jazzy tunes and the best voice actors money can buy, and you’ve got another squash n’ stretch best-seller hot off the presses. GameOnly - Piotr Franciszek - Polish - 4.75 / 5 If I knew what I know now and wanted to buy MOUSE P.I. For Hire at full price, I wouldn’t have had to think twice. I’d instantly grab the physical Mouseburg Edition on PC and praise Fumi Games for letting me dive into such an interesting world for so little. Superb game! GameRant - Joshua Duckworth - 8 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire absolutely oozes charm in its narrative and gameplay, even if it gets caught in a mousetrap or two of the FPS genre. GameSpot - Richard Wakeling - 8 / 10 There's rarely a frame that isn't bursting with style and creativity, and it's none too shabby as a retro-style shooter either. Mouse: P.I. might not reinvent the wheel, but its arsenal of weapons is punchy and delightfully varied, while the fluidity of movement makes for some thrilling, high-speed shootouts. In this instance, you should have no qualms about handing over money to the mouse. Gameblog - French - 8 / 10 Besides its delightful art style, brilliantly blending inspirations from Cuphead, early Mickey Mouse cartoons, and 1930s film noir, Mouse PI For Hire is from a gameplay standpoint a classic boomer shooter, but very effective and enjoyable to play. Even if its "detective" aspect is largely inconsequential, we generally enjoyed following this frenetic adventure as Troy Baker... Jack Pepper, despite a somewhat tedious final section that leaves a slightly underripe aftertaste for an overall appetizing cheese. Perhaps the upcoming DLC will be the final clue to wrap up the investigation in style ? Gameliner - Patrick Meurs - Dutch - 4.5 / 5 It's not always easy to hit a home run but Fumi Games hits the ball right out of the park with Mouse: P.I. For Hire. Gamer Social Club - DeMandre Pressley - 8.5 / 10 Mouse: P. I. For Hire is a great send up to old cartoons and detective stories as well as being a pretty good old-school style fps. There's a lot to like here with its fun Gunplay, solid story and characters, funny animations and good soundtrack. Although it's difficulty may not be enough for hardcore fans of the genre and some things hurt it's replay value, it's a great package overall. Gaming Boulevard - Nick de Reiger - 9.5 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is one of those rare games that feels fully formed, not just in its individual parts, but in how those parts come together. It’s a shooter, yes, but it’s also a character study, a stylistic experiment, and a love letter to a form of animation that rarely gets this kind of attention in games. It feels tailored for me, as a person, and it’s well worth the wait. By combining a strong narrative structure with expressive gameplay and a truly unique visual identity, it stands out in an increasingly crowded genre. GamingBolt - Ravi Sinha - 9 / 10 Cliches and homages abound in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and it gleefully embraces them while offering a compelling detective mystery wrought with over-the-top violence and a cast that's having the time of their lives. GamingTrend - David Burdette - 90 / 100 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is un-brie-lievable. Somehow, the lofty ambition they presented in 2023 has been surpassed by an excellent release. This spunky noir shooter is exactly the kind of game I wanted, and it's so much fun to play I might just start it again. Don't sleep on MOUSE; this is a premium and ingenious game in an indie package. Giant Bomb - Chuck Zimmerheld - 3 / 5 Mouse: P.I. For Hire shows a deep love for animation of the era, but the gameplay and script lack the same level of care. A Gouda attempt, but nothing bleu me away. Cheesy in all the wrong ways. IGN - Will Borger - 6 / 10 Mouse: P.I. for Hire is an amusing enough FPS if you just want to blast some cartoon mice and not think about it too hard, but its haphazard marriage of noir storytelling and boomer shooter action are at odds in uncomfortable ways that weaken both aspects. IGN Italy - Alessandra Borgonovo - Italian - 8 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a highly successful experiment that masterfully blends 1930s rubber hose animation with the gritty, disillusioned tropes of hard-boiled noir. While hindered by a rigid level structure that lacks backtracking and some minor repetitiveness in its old-school FPS encounters, the game is tremendously fun. Its chaotic and visceral gunplay is elevated by brilliant writing, caustic humor, and stellar voice acting led by Troy Baker. A lethal and captivating investigation that stands as one of the most stylistically inspired shooters in recent memory IGN Spain - Mario Seijas - Spanish - 9 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a visual treat, but it's also a memorable experience to play. It's a classic shooter that oozes charisma and will provide hours of good fun. Just Play it - Mohaned DAROUI - Arabic - 8.5 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire may excel in several aspects, as it succeeds in delivering a classic cartoon-style adventure filled with mystery and suspense that stays with you throughout the experience. This is supported by fast-paced and enjoyable gameplay with a nostalgic tone. However, it may be held back by some repetition in its activities. Kakuchopurei - Jonathan Toyad - 90 / 100 While a few missions may seem a bit same-y and wear out their welcome, you're not going to find any first-person shooter as beautiful, as artistically focused, and thoughtfully laid-out as MOUSE: P.I For Hire. Loot Level Chill - Lyle Pendle - 8.5 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is more than just its visuals, with fast paced gunplay and fantastic movement packed into a single player FPS package. MonsterVine - Diego Escala - 4.5 / 5 There’s a lot to love with Mouse: P.I. For Hire, from its frenetic gunfights to its endearing characters and wonderful rubber hose animation. If you’re looking for a shooter that’s likely to entertain, I can’t recommend this one enough. PC Gamer - Phil Iwaniuk - 86 / 100 A slick, accomplished shooter that's more than just an eye-grabbing art style. Pizza Fria - Flávia Maria Sales Rodrigues - Portuguese - 9 / 10 We are faced with what we can consider the most charming game of 2026, one that isn't afraid to explore a genre as rigid as the first-person shooter and brings a lot of personality to a space where that is currently lacking. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a very welcome change of pace. ProGamers.life - Nelson Acosta - Spanish - 8 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire features exceptional art direction, accompanied by standard FPS mechanics and a detective element that, although underutilized, does not stop the game from being an excellent choice if you want to shoot in a world with a lot of personality. RageQuit.GR - Giorgos Dempegiotis - 89% A superbly crafted boomer shooter that stands out for its interesting artistic style and substantial playtime. ReGame It - Taha Omar - Arabic - 9 / 10 One of those rare games that, once you finish it, you realize you won’t find anything quite like it. A combination of elements comes together to create a truly unique experience, led by its striking black-and-white artistic direction that perfectly captures the early 1900s aesthetic. It’s presented in a way we haven’t really seen before, making the game feel like a living, breathing classic cartoon. Region Free - Joonatan Itkonen - 3 / 5 Make no mistake: Mouse is a decent and occasionally fun experience. It will have a fiercely loyal cult following one day. It's just that its gameplay never lives up to the potential and superlative visual style. República DG - Gabriel Petricevich - Portuguese - 9.5 / 10 Unafraid to take risks, Mouse: P.I. For Hire revives the essence of classic noir through immersive and electrifying gameplay. While it presents occasional shortcomings in performance and narrative, the title shines with its visual originality and mechanics, establishing itself as a unique and indispensable experience in today’s gaming market. A true love letter to fans! Restart.run - Michael Murphy - 4 / 5 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is one of those titles that works better than you think it would. Nailing the Doom-like gunplay and rubber-hose art style, it’s just as enjoyable to play as it is to look at. Plus, with a stellar cast, especially Troy Baker, it’s one of the most memorable shooters you can play. There are a few holes in it, like various glitches and repetitive elements, but it's a cheese worth taking a bite of. Seasoned Gaming - Ainsley Bowden - 8.5 / 10 Mouse P.I. For Hire is charming, funny, fluid, and kept me smiling throughout. It demonstrates the power of passion in game development. TechRaptor - Austin Suther - 9 / 10 Mouse: PI for hire is committed to the bit and executes its cartoonish vision spectacularly. It also has a surprisingly robust narrative, as well as competent, Doom Eternal-like gameplay, even if it's a bit on the easier side. The Outerhaven Productions - Keith Mitchell - 4 / 5 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a love letter to 1930s rubber-hose animation wrapped around a tight, fast-paced shooter. The art style is stunning, the gameplay loop is satisfying, and the world Fumi Games has built is full of charm and personality. It ends too soon and can get repetitive in spots, but if Cuphead scratched an itch you didn’t know you had, Mouse: P.I. For Hire is absolutely worth your time. The Punished Backlog - Donovan Harrell - 9.8 / 10 Just when I thought the first-person shooter genre had gone stale on me, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire walked in, tipped its hat, and changed my mind. This game won me over with its endless charm, its witty and genuinely cheesy dialogue — the cheese puns never stop, and I didn’t want them to — and a level of aesthetic commitment that extends to every corner of Mouseburg. A few structural quirks in the case sequencing keep it from a perfect score, but MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a triumph — as close to perfect as it gets. Fumi Games has built a world that deserves to be explored, a story that earns its weight, and a combat system that keeps you coming back for one more run. At $29.99, this game is worth every cent. TheGamer - Joshua Robertson - 3.5 / 5 Mouse is an enjoyable and visually stunning shooter with just enough uncapitalized potential to make me mourn what could have been. It looks amazing, the music is spectacular, the voice acting is top-notch, and it feels great to play in the moment, but its unwillingness to put up even a semblance of challenge is its biggest downfall. I’d still very easily recommend it, but sticking it on the hardest difficulty is almost a requirement. TheReviewGeek - Greg Wheeler - 7.5 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a stylish shooter that blends noir storytelling with fast, frenetic combat. Its varied levels, memorable boss fights and striking aesthetic make it easy to get swept up in the experience. However, rigid level design, unbalanced weapons and some questionable gameplay mechanics hold it back. It’s messy, creative, and occasionally frustrating — but when it clicks, Mouse: P.I. For Hire feels genuinely special. VDGMS - Darren Andrew - 8.5 / 10 When Mouse was first revealed it looked like nothing more than a prototype and a shallow attempt to capitalize on Steamboat Willie entering public domain, which couldn't be farther from the truth of the final product. The art direction and aesthetic do the obvious heavy lifting, but the narrative, writing, performances and gameplay all eclipsed expectations. Mouse PI for Hire is extremely polished, full of originality, and oozing with personality like a cheese fondue. Falling short of perfection, Mouse falters as the second act lingered too long, which exacerbated the pacing issues as the time between new weapons, abilities and gameplay ideas felt extreme at times. The difficulty was also erratic as it struggled to find the balance between overwhelming and cakewalk, but when you factor in the extremely fluid gameplay, extravagant arsenal, fantastic jazz soundtrack, and excellent performances across the board, Mouse isn’t another cliche boomer shooter, it’s the new blueprint. Worth Playing - Cody Medellin - 9 / 10 Mouse: P.I. for Hire is absolutely excellent. The presentation is stellar, with graphics that accomplish their goal of creating an interactive version of a 1930s cartoon. The soundtrack is good enough to convert players into fans of big band jazz. The shooting and platforming feel right, while the game clocks in at the right length. For fans of both shooting and action in general, Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a must-have title. Xbox Achievements - Richard Walker - 80% Mice like cheese. This is something you're frequently reminded of throughout Mouse: P.I. 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Game Information Game Title: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Platforms: PC (Apr 16, 2026) PlayStation 5 (Apr 16, 2026) PlayStation 4 (Apr 16, 2026) Xbox Series X/S (Apr 16, 2026) Xbox One (Apr 16, 2026) Nintendo Switch 2 (Apr 16, 2026) Nintendo Switch (Apr 16, 2026) Trailers: Mouse: P.I. For Hire - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games Mouse: P.I. For Hire - Official June 2025 Trailer | Summer Game Fest 2025 Mouse: P.I. For Hire Official Gameplay Trailer Developer: Fumi Games Review Aggregator: OpenCritic - 83 average - 89% recommended - 37 reviews Critic Reviews Atarita - Atakan Gümrükçüoğlu - Turkish - 88 / 100 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire offers an incredibly enjoyable experience that draws you in from start to finish with its distinctive noir atmosphere, stylish visuals, and gripping detective story. With its fun gameplay, powerful soundtrack, and memorable characters, it stands out as one of the most notable and absolutely must-play titles of recent times. CGMagazine - Matt Keith - 9.5 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire pulls together some of the most iconic systems and shooter mechanics and wraps them in a highly stylised, rubber-hose inspired art style Chicas Gamers - Estela Villa - Spanish - 8.3 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a title that stands out for its art style and diverse mechanics, but the constant barrage of enemies every few moments might make the experience feel repetitive, pushing the investigation aspects into the background. At its core, it’s a first-person action shooter with investigative touches that remains fun throughout, offering around 12–15 hours of enjoyment. Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - 9 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire features a gumshoe worth his salt. Every time I'd sit down to play it, I'd have a huge smile on my face, just like it was waking up to watch cartoons on Saturday morning (albeit a lot more violent). This game is an elite boomer shooter with witty writing, wonderful characters, and an affinity for the rubber-band style that's, sadly, been left behind by today's animation houses. Console-Tribe - Simone Cantini - Italian - 80 / 100 Mouse: P.I. for Hire shows how a clear vision and an offbeat personality can turn a boomer‑shooter homage into something sharper. Its 1930s aesthetic isn’t just flair—it’s the lens through which the game reshapes a well-worn genre, blending irresistible style, unexpectedly mature writing, and a protagonist who wins you over between gunfights and unpaid debts. Not everything lands perfectly, but the result is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be and delivers it with craft, rhythm, and charm. Jack Pepper won’t reinvent FPS games, but he certainly jolts them awake with passion, irony, and a world that smells of celluloid and aged cheese. So the real question is: are you ready to dive into his whirlwind of lead, jazz, and cheddar? DayOne - Jesse Norris - 8.5 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire was worth the wait. The team at Fumi Games has matched their fantastic artwork with solid gameplay, great writing, and fantastic audio. Shooter fans are eating Gouda with this one Digitale Anime - Raouf Belhamra, Sami Belhamra - Arabic - 9 / 10 "A classic with a modern twist" Mouse: P.I. For Hire offers a unique FPS experience built on a strong visual identity and fast-paced, enjoyable gameplay. Its success lies not only in its visuals but also in the seamless integration of movement, weapon design, and combat structure. Despite some limitations in variety and linear structure, the experience maintains a good rhythm and offers clear value for those seeking an unconventional experience. DualShockers - Daniel Trock - 9.5 / 10 It draws you in like a detective magazine, getting you invested in the state of the city, while keeping you merrily chugging along with good ol’ cartoony violence. It’s not a revolutionary game as far as the FPS genre goes, but considering its adherence to multiple kinds of retro aesthetics, I don’t think being revolutionary was the mission statement here. EvelonGames - Joel Isern Rodríguez - Kaym - Spanish - 8.2 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a shooter that wins you over through sheer personality. Fumi Games has crafted a world dripping with charm, from its rubberhose animation and original jazz soundtrack to death animations so creative they make you stop mid-firefight just to watch. The noir narrative keeps you guessing with constant twists, and Mouseburg feels like a place worth exploring even when everyone in it wants you dead. Where it stumbles is in its second half, as combat runs out of tricks and traversal abilities fail to deliver meaningful variety. Side missions are too scarce to matter, and the pacing loosens when it should tighten. But none of that erases the fact that this is one of the most distinctive and charming FPS experiences in years, a handcrafted love letter to noir, cartoons, and gaming itself that stays with you long after the credits roll. Everyeye.it - Italian - 8 / 10 Quote not yet available GRYOnline.pl - Paweł Woźniak - Polish - 8 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire brings us a cohesive world with a unique, mouse-themed noir aesthetic, an engaging detective story, and straightforward but satisfying combat mechanics. Although the gameplay itself lacks a bit of depth, I had a blast playing it. Game8 - Aaron Bacabac - 90 / 100 The Golden Age of Animation wasn’t called that for nothing, and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is its modern gold standard following the likes of Cuphead and Bendy. Though relatively simple as a shooter and not up to par pacing-wise, this game has the production value and vision of yesteryear, and is a hand-made, hand-drawn testament to the art form of animation. Back it up with jazzy tunes and the best voice actors money can buy, and you’ve got another squash n’ stretch best-seller hot off the presses. GameOnly - Piotr Franciszek - Polish - 4.75 / 5 If I knew what I know now and wanted to buy MOUSE P.I. For Hire at full price, I wouldn’t have had to think twice. I’d instantly grab the physical Mouseburg Edition on PC and praise Fumi Games for letting me dive into such an interesting world for so little. Superb game! GameRant - Joshua Duckworth - 8 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire absolutely oozes charm in its narrative and gameplay, even if it gets caught in a mousetrap or two of the FPS genre. Gameliner - Patrick Meurs - Dutch - 4.5 / 5 It's not always easy to hit a home run but Fumi Games hits the ball right out of the park with Mouse: P.I. For Hire. Gamer Social Club - DeMandre Pressley - 8.5 / 10 Mouse: P. I. For Hire is a great send up to old cartoons and detective stories as well as being a pretty good old-school style fps. There's a lot to like here with its fun Gunplay, solid story and characters, funny animations and good soundtrack. Although it's difficulty may not be enough for hardcore fans of the genre and some things hurt it's replay value, it's a great package overall. Gaming Boulevard - Nick de Reiger - 9.5 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is one of those rare games that feels fully formed, not just in its individual parts, but in how those parts come together. It’s a shooter, yes, but it’s also a character study, a stylistic experiment, and a love letter to a form of animation that rarely gets this kind of attention in games. It feels tailored for me, as a person, and it’s well worth the wait. By combining a strong narrative structure with expressive gameplay and a truly unique visual identity, it stands out in an increasingly crowded genre. Giant Bomb - Chuck Zimmerheld - 3 / 5 Mouse: P.I. For Hire shows a deep love for animation of the era, but the gameplay and script lack the same level of care. A Gouda attempt, but nothing bleu me away. Cheesy in all the wrong ways. IGN - Will Borger - 6 / 10 Mouse: P.I. for Hire is an amusing enough FPS if you just want to blast some cartoon mice and not think about it too hard, but its haphazard marriage of noir storytelling and boomer shooter action are at odds in uncomfortable ways that weaken both aspects. IGN Spain - Mario Seijas - Spanish - 9 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a visual treat, but it's also a memorable experience to play. It's a classic shooter that oozes charisma and will provide hours of good fun. Just Play it - Mohaned DAROUI - Arabic - 8.5 / 10 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire may excel in several aspects, as it succeeds in delivering a classic cartoon-style adventure filled with mystery and suspense that stays with you throughout the experience. This is supported by fast-paced and enjoyable gameplay with a nostalgic tone. However, it may be held back by some repetition in its activities. Kakuchopurei - 90 / 100 While a few missions may seem a bit same-y and wear out their welcome, you're not going to find any first-person shooter as beautiful, as artistically focused, and thoughtfully laid-out as MOUSE: P.I For Hire. Loot Level Chill - Lyle Pendle - 8.5 / 10 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is more than just its visuals, with fast paced gunplay and fantastic movement packed into a single player FPS package. MonsterVine - Diego Escala - 4.5 / 5 There’s a lot to love with Mouse: P.I. For Hire, from its frenetic gunfights to its endearing characters and wonderful rubber hose animation. If you’re looking for a shooter that’s likely to entertain, I can’t recommend this one enough. PC Gamer - Phil Iwaniuk - 86 / 100 A slick, accomplished shooter that's more than just an eye-grabbing art style. Pizza Fria - Flávia Maria Sales Rodrigues - Portuguese - 9 / 10 We are faced with what we can consider the most charming game of 2026, one that isn't afraid to explore a genre as rigid as the first-person shooter and brings a lot of personality to a space where that is currently lacking. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a very welcome change of pace. ReGame It - Taha Omar - Arabic - 9 / 10 One of those rare games that, once you finish it, you realize you won’t find anything quite like it. A combination of elements comes together to create a truly unique experience, led by its striking black-and-white artistic direction that perfectly captures the early 1900s aesthetic. It’s presented in a way we haven’t really seen before, making the game feel like a living, breathing classic cartoon. Region Free - Joonatan Itkonen - 3 / 5 Make no mistake: Mouse is a decent and occasionally fun experience. It will have a fiercely loyal cult following one day. It's just that its gameplay never lives up to the potential and superlative visual style. República DG - Gabriel Petricevich - Portuguese - 9.5 / 10 Unafraid to take risks, Mouse: P.I. For Hire revives the essence of classic noir through immersive and electrifying gameplay. While it presents occasional shortcomings in performance and narrative, the title shines with its visual originality and mechanics, establishing itself as a unique and indispensable experience in today’s gaming market. A true love letter to fans! Seasoned Gaming - Ainsley Bowden - 8.5 / 10 Mouse P.I. For Hire is charming, funny, fluid, and kept me smiling throughout. It demonstrates the power of passion in game development. TechRaptor - Austin Suther - 9 / 10 Mouse: PI for hire is committed to the bit and executes its cartoonish vision spectacularly. It also has a surprisingly robust narrative, as well as competent, Doom Eternal-like gameplay, even if it's a bit on the easier side. The Outerhaven Productions - Keith Mitchell - 4 / 5 Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a love letter to 1930s rubber-hose animation wrapped around a tight, fast-paced shooter. The art style is stunning, the gameplay loop is satisfying, and the world Fumi Games has built is full of charm and personality. It ends too soon and can get repetitive in spots, but if Cuphead scratched an itch you didn’t know you had, Mouse: P.I. For Hire is absolutely worth your time. The Punished Backlog - Donovan Harrell - 9.8 / 10 Just when I thought the first-person shooter genre had gone stale on me, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire walked in, tipped its hat, and changed my mind. This game won me over with its endless charm, its witty and genuinely cheesy dialogue — the cheese puns never stop, and I didn’t want them to — and a level of aesthetic commitment that extends to every corner of Mouseburg. A few structural quirks in the case sequencing keep it from a perfect score, but MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a triumph — as close to perfect as it gets. Fumi Games has built a world that deserves to be explored, a story that earns its weight, and a combat system that keeps you coming back for one more run. At $29.99, this game is worth every cent. TheGamer - Joshua Robertson - 3.5 / 5 Mouse is an enjoyable and visually stunning shooter with just enough uncapitalized potential to make me mourn what could have been. It looks amazing, the music is spectacular, the voice acting is top-notch, and it feels great to play in the moment, but its unwillingness to put up even a semblance of challenge is its biggest downfall. I’d still very easily recommend it, but sticking it on the hardest difficulty is almost a requirement. VDGMS - Darren Andrew - 8.5 / 10 When Mouse was first revealed it looked like nothing more than a prototype and a shallow attempt to capitalize on Steamboat Willie entering public domain, which couldn't be farther from the truth of the final product. The art direction and aesthetic do the obvious heavy lifting, but the narrative, writing, performances and gameplay all eclipsed expectations. Mouse PI for Hire is extremely polished, full of originality, and oozing with personality like a cheese fondue. Falling short of perfection, Mouse falters as the second act lingered too long, which exacerbated the pacing issues as the time between new weapons, abilities and gameplay ideas felt extreme at times. The difficulty was also erratic as it struggled to find the balance between overwhelming and cakewalk, but when you factor in the extremely fluid gameplay, extravagant arsenal, fantastic jazz soundtrack, and excellent performances across the board, Mouse isn’t another cliche boomer shooter, it’s the new blueprint. Worth Playing - Cody Medellin - 9 / 10 Mouse: P.I. for Hire is absolutely excellent. The presentation is stellar, with graphics that accomplish their goal of creating an interactive version of a 1930s cartoon. The soundtrack is good enough to convert players into fans of big band jazz. The shooting and platforming feel right, while the game clocks in at the right length. For fans of both shooting and action in general, Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a must-have title. Xbox Achievements - Richard Walker - 80% Mice like cheese. This is something you're frequently reminded of throughout Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a game laden with delicious cheese puns, and ... submitted by /u/delqhic to r/Games [link] [comments]
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