[October 17th, 2024] - Extra, extra! Read all about the major news hot off the presses! As revealed during the Xbox Partner Preview today, the gritty and noir-fueled FPS MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will be launching on consoles (in addition to Steam) in 2025.
In MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, step into the paws of private investigator, Jack Pepper, as you navigate Mouseburg, a noir city teeming with gangs, mob violence and a host of characters from a seedy criminal underbelly. Utilize an assorted arsenal of weapons, power-ups and explosives as you unravel dark secrets and embark on a quest for justice.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire launches on Steam and Consoles in 2025. FPS enthusiasts ready to investigate crime can wishlist the game on Steam and Xbox and join the official Discord today to keep up to date on all the gritty, jazz-fueled action.
Key Features:
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Iconic Style: The monochromatic, hand-drawn rubber hose animation and original retro jazz soundtrack are created with the same techniques of the era. The playful weaponry, whimsical health display, and cartoon chaos add a light-hearted twist to each death.
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Customizable Power-Ups: Enhance melee combat with a can of Spike-D Spinach, or even attach Pepper’s mouse tail to a Grappling Hook to rapidly traverse Mouseberg’s rooftops.
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Fast-paced Action: Discover and combine powerful upgrades with comical weapons to violently blow apart enemies. From crackling Tommy guns to explosive firepower, use a mix of combat styles that adjust to play style preferences to defeat enemies in epic fights and challenging boss battles.
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A City of Danger: Join Jack Pepper’s diverse city playground spanning a movie studio, dockland, casino, swamp marshland, and underground sewer network locations. But beware of what lurks beneath the surface! Embark on a gripping detective adventure and encounter a mischievous cast of big bads as Pepper takes a gritty journey to the dark side of town.
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Solve the Mystery: Earn rewards from minigames and side quests as Pepper uncovers clues and collectibles that pay homage to iconic pop culture, films, and cartoons.
About Fumi Games
Fumi Games, based in Warsaw, Poland, is an independent game development studio creating visually unique gameplay experiences with a modern twist. Fumi Game’s team of skilled developers and animators brings a fresh perspective to classic game genres.
About PlaySide Publishing
PlaySide Studios is an award-winning, independent video game developer and publisher based in Melbourne, Australia - behind games such as KILL KNIGHT, Age of Darkness: Final Stand, the Dumb Ways to Die franchise as well as the publishers for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown, and Dynasty of the Sands.
PlaySide Publishing is PlaySide Studios’ Publishing Division, leveraging the company’s expertise and deep developer talent to bring true Triple I / AA PC and Console experiences to market.
For more about PlaySide Studios and PlaySide Publishing, check out their website:
https://www.playsidestudios.com/
Media Contact:
Kyle Stephenson / Vicarious PR
kyle@vicariouspr.com