Mouse: P.I. For Hire Switch 2 Latest (UK/EU) (USA) (eShop)

About This Game

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a noir-inspired first-person action game developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySide. It combines a 1930s cartoon-inspired visual style with a detective story set in the fictional city of Mouseburg. The game features hand-drawn black-and-white rubber-hose animation, atmospheric environments, and an original jazz soundtrack.

Story

Players take the role of Jack Pepper, a former war hero who now works as a private investigator. What begins as a missing-person investigation develops into a much larger mystery involving corruption, kidnapping, and crime throughout Mouseburg. Jack must investigate different areas of the city while uncovering the secrets behind the cases he encounters.

Gameplay

The game focuses on fast-paced first-person action combined with detective and exploration elements. Players travel through more than 20 noir-themed levels and explore locations including city streets, film studios, opera buildings, swamps, and underground areas. The game also includes platforming-style movement abilities and environmental traversal, creating a mixture of shooting, exploration, and investigation.

Game Information

Nintendo lists the Nintendo Switch 2 version at 10.6 GB, with support for TV, Tabletop, and Handheld modes. The official developer FAQ confirms that the game is single-player and does not support multiplayer or online play.