- Publisher: PlaySide Studios , Fumi Games , PlaySide Publishing
- Release Date: Apr 16, 2026
- Also On: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: Fumi Games
- Genre(s): Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 58 out of 67
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Mixed: 9 out of 67
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Negative: 0 out of 67
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Apr 30, 2026The world is well-imagined and the aesthetics are perfection, but the fact they’re all built around an absurdly fun first-person shooter makes this a game you absolutely need to play.
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Apr 14, 2026MOUSE: 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.
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Apr 14, 2026The 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.
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Apr 14, 2026Mouse: P.I. for Hire manages to elevate itself beyond a simple artistic homage, and forge an identity of its own.
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Apr 25, 2026Mouse: P.I. For Hire charms the player with its visuals inspired by 1930s cartoons and a charismatic noir narrative. However, the simple and repetitive gameplay prevents the game from reaching its full potential as an FPS.
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Apr 14, 2026While the great cartoon aesthetics are the obvious shining star, Mouse: P.I. For Hire is also a great first person shooter with impeccable level design. While the combat is solid and shows some good ideas, most fights are brought down by poor weapon balancing.
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Apr 14, 2026Mouse: 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.
