Game Description
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a dynamic first-person shooter that channels the charm and style of 1930s cartoons with its meticulously hand-drawn, black and white rubber hose animation. Players step into the shoes of Jack Pepper, a war hero turned private investigator navigating the perilous streets of Mouseburg. What begins as a straightforward missing persons case quickly spirals into a tangled noir mystery filled with corruption, kidnapping, and murder. As you explore vibrant, diverse environments—from shadowy city streets and film studios to opulent opera houses and toxic swamps—you’ll uncover clues, confront crooked cops, and battle heavily armed gangs in a gripping detective story underscored by an original big band jazz soundtrack. Armed with a creatively twisted arsenal of over ten unique cartoon-inspired weapons and devastating power-ups, Jack Pepper’s combat is fast-paced and relentless, requiring constant movement and tactical skill. The game offers a thrilling blend of boomer shooter intensity and Metroidvania-inspired traversal, allowing players to wall-run, grapple-hook, and double-jump through over 20 noir-infused levels teeming with hostile mice, rats, and shrews. With its richly detailed world, manic boss battles, and a variety of cases and collectibles, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire delivers an immersive experience that combines vintage aesthetics with modern gameplay mechanics, guaranteeing an unforgettable adventure in the shadowy underbelly of Mouseburg.
- Hand-drawn black and white rubber hose animation inspired by 1930s cartoons
- Fast-paced FPS combat emphasizing constant movement and tactical use of power-ups
- A complex single-player campaign with over 20 noir-themed levels
- Fully-loaded arsenal of unique cartoon weapons and consumable upgrades
- Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-style traversal mechanics
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Installation Instructions
- Click the button below to be redirected to the download page.
- Go to your desired server, open it and then download it.
- Once the file has finished downloading, locate the .zip and right-click it. Choose “Extract to MOUSE: P.I. For Hire”. (You’ll need 7-Zip for this — get it here.)
- Open the newly extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- That’s it — enjoy the game! If you see any missing DLL errors, open the Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside and install the required programs.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 9600 / Ryzen 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 1050ti / Intel Xe Graphics / Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Additional Notes: VRAM: 4 GB