Mouse: P.I. For Hire - PlayStation 5
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Customers are delighted by the overall performance of this title, which has received significant praise from users. Players also find the gameplay to be fun and addictive, while the audio quality complements the game's appealing noir aesthetic. Overall, the feedback highlights a highly enjoyable experience across these key features.
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PlayStation 5Edition
Standard EditionFeatures
Deadly investigations
Meet Private Investigator Jack Pepper, a former war hero-turned-detective in a world where danger lurks even in the smallest mouse hole. Uncover the truth when a simple missing persons case quickly escalates into a complex web of intrigue, with corruption, kidnapping and murder all on the docket. Investigate the seedy underbelly of Mouseburg, battle heavily armed gangs and crooked cops, and discover clues to reveal the conspiracy buried underneath the surface.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is an action-packed first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. Its black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. Unravel layers of corruption with a thrilling noir-fuelled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.
Deadly investigations
Meet Private Investigator Jack Pepper, a former war hero-turned-detective in a world where danger lurks even in the smallest mouse hole. Uncover the truth when a simple missing persons case quickly escalates into a complex web of intrigue, with corruption, kidnapping and murder all on the docket. Investigate the seedy underbelly of Mouseburg, battle heavily armed gangs and crooked cops, and discover clues to reveal the conspiracy buried underneath the surface.
Lock load and laugh
From crackling machine guns to explosive firepower, each weapon in Pepper’s arsenal is designed to deploy non-stop cartoon chaos. Arm yourself with an array of classic, creatively twisted and experimental firearms, and consume powerful upgrades when you need that extra spinach-loaded punch! Lethal encounters and manic boss battles await in this boomer shooter-inspired, retro-vibed adventure - and the denizens of Mouseburg never go down without a fight.
A city of secrets
Explore a diverse city playground, from dark streets to classic film studios, opulent opera buildings, poisonous swamps and underground sewers. With a myriad of cases to solve and collectibles to find, Mouseburg is truly a detective’s delight! Use every tool at your disposal to wall-run, grapple-hook and double-jump through this unrelenting cartoon world.
Animation
o Black and white, hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by cartoons of the 1930s.
Combat
Fast-paced FPS combat, where constant movement is key.
Single player campaign
Fast-paced FPS combat, where constant movement is key.
Levels
Over 20 noir-infused levels, teeming with mice, rats and shrews.
Fully loaded arsenal
Fully loaded arsenal of over a dozen unique weapons and equipment - with a cartoon twist.
Battle
Devastating consumable power-ups, capable of turning the tide of any battle.
Unlockable movement
Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-inspired level traversal.
Soundtrack
Original jazz soundtrack, featuring a big band orchestral ensemble.
Languages
Voices: English; Subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Specifications
- ESRB RatingT (Teen 13+)Compatible Platform(s)PlayStation 5Software FormatPhysical
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 20 reviews
- Overall Performance (13)
- Audio Quality (4)
- Gameplay (4)
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| Pros for Mouse: P.I. For Hire - PlayStation 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance, Gameplay, Audio Quality | Overall Performance, Visual Design | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Story | Overall Performance, Gameplay, Story, Atmosphere, Horror |
| Cons for Mouse: P.I. For Hire - PlayStation 5 | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Bugs | There were no cons for this product— |
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