Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 5
16th Apr 2026
16th Apr 2026
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Reviews
Mini Review Mouse: P.I. for Hire (PS5) - Elite Art with FPS Action to Match
Simply brie-lliant
It's efforts like Cuphead, and now MOUSE: P.I. for Hire, that provide the video game indie scene an everlasting attraction and curiosity: you'd never see a big-budget game dare go near such a striking art style. Polish studio Fumi Games has taken the rubber hose animation style of the 1930s and made a shooter out of it, placing...
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MOUSE: P.I. for Hire News
Round Up Reviews Make MOUSE: P.I. For Hire's Art the Star of the Show
80 on Metacritic
One of the most promising indie games of 2026 so far, MOUSE: P.I. for Hire launches on PS5 later in the week. Ahead of launch, critic reviews have now been published to a current Metacritic rating of 80 for the PC version. So far, the verdicts published constantly praise the 1930s rubber hose art style, but there are criticisms out...
News In a Busy Month for New PS5 Games, Don't Sleep on Mouse P.I. For Hire
A hard-boiled hit
It’s a particularly packed month for new PS5 releases in April, with Pragmata and Saros just two of the titles vying for your attention. But don’t sleep on Mouse P.I. For Hire! This rubber hose FPS is coming on 16th April, and looks like a delightful mix of DOOM and Cuphead. It really seems to have expanded in scope since its...
News MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Delayed Another Month on PS5 to Make It 'An Experience to Remember'
Now launching in April
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, the black-and-white, hand-animated FPS, has been delayed. It was previously targeting 19th March, 2026, but its release date has now moved a few weeks to 16th April. Developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide Studios shared a statement about the decision on the game's social channels: "We have made...
News MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Brings Black and White, Cartoonish FPS Flair to PS5 in March
DOOMboat Willie
We finally have a release date for the stylish shooter MOUSE: P.I. for Hire. The game, which blends first-person gun-toting action with a noir, black-and-white, 1930s cartoon aesthetic, comes to PS5 on 19th March, 2026. We've known about this game for a while, but it was announced for consoles about a year ago, when it was...
News Striking 1930s Cartoon FPS MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Targets PS5, PS4 Next Year
Mickey would be proud
We’ve been keeping our beady little eyes on Fumi Games’ striking 1930s noir-style shooter MOUSE: P.I. for Hire for quite some time. We’re pleased to learn it’s been confirmed for PS5 and PS4, then, with a tentative 2025 release window attached. The press release reads: “Inspired by the best of 30s rubber hose...
About The Game
Step into a world of cartoon animation and retro action-packed adventure in MOUSE: P.I. for Hire. Inspired by the best of 30s rubber hose animation and the classic noir style, this retro shooter is a story-driven experience that will take you on a thrilling journey through a dangerous and corrupt city.
Armed with a variety of mid-century firearms and explosives like the Revolver, Tommy Gun, Hammer, Carcano, Dynamite, you’ll be able to take on enemies in any way you choose. Whether you prefer to run and gun, jump and dodge, or carefully plan your attacks, MOUSE gives you the freedom to approach combat your way.
And with the Fantastic-o-Matic power-up system, you’ll be able to upgrade your weapons and abilities to become even more deadly. Look for the vending machines scattered throughout the city and choose the power-ups that best suit your playstyle.
But be warned: the city is full of danger and betrayal. To survive, you’ll need to stay sharp and keep your wits about you. With every step you take, you’ll uncover more of the story and find yourself caught up in a web of deceit and murder.
So gear up, get ready to fight, and take on the challenges of MOUSE: P.I. for Hire—a retro shooter that will take you on an unforgettable adventure.
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Wow, Cuphead looks to have started something here with the old retro animations. I would definitely play this.
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