MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is the unique, artistic indie darling I didn’t know I needed in my gaming library. Developed by Fumi Games, an independent studio based out of Poland, this first-person shooter pulls together some of the most iconic systems and shooter mechanics and wraps them in a highly stylized, rubber-hose-inspired art style. The result is one of the most charming and well-rounded shooters I’ve played in quite some time. Aiming to create a hand-crafted experience for players, Fumi Games, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire achieves its goal on every level.
Set in a 1930s aesthetic and drawing heavily on the cartoon styles of the era, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire leans into its black-and-white influence, presenting the whole game in a film-noir style. From the internal monologue (voiced by the iconic Troy Baker), its wonderfully produced big-band jazz score, and its literal grayscale art style, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire hits all the right notes.
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