{"id":170637,"date":"2026-04-20T23:17:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/?p=170637"},"modified":"2026-04-21T00:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:24:37","slug":"mouse-p-i-for-hire-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/honest-game-reviews\/mouse-p-i-for-hire-review\/","title":{"rendered":"MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t\t
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While MOUSE: P.I. For Hire doesn\u2019t quite scratch that detective itch, its incredible aesthetics and lively cast make it well worth the trip to Mouseburg.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t

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First shown in 2023, Fumi Games<\/a> and PlaySide Studios<\/a>\u2019 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is here to transport players back to the 30s in what amounts to a gritty jazz-fueled adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See whether its protagonist Jack Pepper is the big cheese with our review…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A seasoned private eye, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire follows the adventures of one Jack Pepper on his latest case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, someone has gone missing – and the police haven\u2019t been much use in finding them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not held to the same rules as the police, Jack Pepper is able to get results much more quickly as a result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After some initial searching, Jack finds clues that lead to other cases alongside corruption seeping into the the city of Mouseburg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, this case won\u2019t be that simple after all – but that\u2019s not a problem for Jack Pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Quite the looker, MOUSE: P.I. for Hire’s art style is easily one of its greatest strengths. The soundtrack, atmosphere, characters, and even the way guns shoot feel legit to the 1930s era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One quick look can almost immediately show you what they were going for – and they nailed it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MOUSE: P.I For Hire is easily worth checking out for its aesthetic alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A first-person shooter, MOUSE: P.I. comes in guns-a-blazing – we’re talking DOOM and Wolfenstein levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of its fights is akin to an arena battle, complete with ammo, heals, and explosive barrels ripe for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’s guns handle extremely well, to the point that a pistol or Tommy gun can land a shot on an enemy sniper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When things get too hairy, Jack Pepper can also toss dynamite to clear large groups or break certain walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’s combat steals the show.<\/p>\n\n\n

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It’s just a shame the detective part of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a little lackluster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players will head back to one’s office after each level as they pin clues on your board. While this part is fun, gathering said clues always requires killing a bunch of enemies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There definitely are hidden clues to find in each level, but one will still need to clear out enemies beforehand. We would have loved to occasionally give peace a chance, with some investigation that didn’t involve killing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire also features a number of secrets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some are simple nooks with a few extra dollars, while others have safes filled with schematics. These safes have a tail lock picking mini-game that becomes second nature before too long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players can also upgrade guns with Schematics, allowing players to tap into alternate firing rates, more damage, extra ammo, and additional buffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between a level one gun and a level three gun is night and day – my Tommy Gun in particular made me a killing machine once fully buffed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeking out MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’s Schematics is always worth going off the beaten path.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In-between missions, players can explore the town of Mouseburg…or at the very least a very small part of Mouseburg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While here players can dive into its baseball mini-game (more on that later), do some shopping, talk to NPCs, upgrade your guns, and put clues together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, its shop doesn\u2019t have much to buy outside of baseball cards. While one can refill ammo, there isn\u2019t much need since levels provide so much. One can purchase missable comics – while a nice touch, I was expecting a bit more from the hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big mini-game in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is in the form of the aforementioned card baseball game. While simple, it\u2019s the main reason to spend cash outside of bullets and missed comic strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In it, players use cards as both pitcher and hitter for five rounds as one scores more points than one’s opponent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, the winner is chosen from the person that has a higher number than your opponent on their card. Players can also add support cards to buff speed or alternatively hit harder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a nice distraction, one eventually gets OP cards that nearly guarantee wins – a double-edged sword.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While MOUSE: P.I. For Hire doesn\u2019t quite scratch that detective itch, its incredible aesthetics and lively cast make it well worth the trip to Mouseburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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