- Publisher: PlaySide Studios
- Release Date: Apr 16, 2026
- Also On: Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: Fumi Games
- Genre(s): Action, Shooter, First-Person, Arcade
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 21 out of 25
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Mixed: 4 out of 25
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Negative: 0 out of 25
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Apr 14, 2026MOUSE: 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.
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Apr 15, 2026MOUSE: P.I. for Hire offers incredible art and animation, as well as enjoyable first-person shootouts. For that, it certainly succeeds — just don't expect it to do much of anything else.
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Apr 14, 2026Mouse: 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.
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Apr 17, 2026Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a good game, it plays well with an engaging story brought to life by the excellent Troy Baker. However, tonally it is all over the shop and the detective part of the game is perfunctory at best, but it gets away with it thanks to the joyous visuals and music.
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Apr 26, 2026Mouse P.I delivers an exceptional amount of cheese and laughter. You will love this boomer shooter when you see it for what it is: an exaggerated, classic cartoon that isn’t concerned with logic.
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May 4, 2026MOUSE: P.I. For Hire doesn’t reinvent the boomer shooter formula, but it carves out its own space through a strong visual and audio identity. Its gameplay is solid, accessible, and fun, though it can feel somewhat simple at times. The blend of noir cinema and cartoon aesthetics works better than expected, resulting in a cohesive experience that stands out more for its style and execution than for its ambition.
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Apr 14, 2026Segmenting out these little nuggets of cheese harms much more than its story. Mouse’s ability to successfully channel the golden age of American animation in boomer shooter form is fascinating, as the comedic qualities of this embellished animation style are timeless and not exclusive to just one medium. But that slick presentation can’t make up for unremarkable gunplay and lethargic pacing. It’s common for rubber-hose animation to stretch out various limbs and body parts, but Mouse took that inspiration too far by stretching out its levels, gameplay, and story, too.