"Mouse P.I. For Hire is a boomer-shooter at its core, masquerading as a 1930s black-and-white cartoon featuring a noir detective in a world of mice, rats and shrews."
"The writing does an equally good job of balancing those two opposing themes, creating a fun noir vibe that does justice to both the grungy detective stuff and the more goofy cartoon elements."
"The story drags you along a linear trail of conspiracy theories, mad scientists, corruption, and the sleazy movie industry, hitting everything a noir story really should."
"It's a shame that a game about a private detective skips the detecting part, as players are guided through missions without much investigative engagement."
Mouse P.I. For Hire is a unique blend of a boomer-shooter and a 1930s black-and-white cartoon featuring a noir detective. The game is fun and visually impressive, with Troy Baker voicing the protagonist, Jack Pepper. The writing balances noir themes with cartoonish humor, particularly through cheese puns. The story involves conspiracy theories and corruption in a crime-ridden city, though it lacks depth in detective gameplay, as players are guided through missions without much investigative engagement.
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