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‘Mouse: P.I. For Hire’ Draws Strong Reviews Ahead of April 16 Launch

Reviews praise its 1930s hand-drawn look plus a varied arsenal despite occasional visibility hiccups.

Overview

  • The noir shooter earned broadly positive write-ups Tuesday ahead of its April 16 digital release, with critics saying the art style and action feel fresh together.
  • It blends rubber-hose cartoon animation from the 1930s with fast, Doom-style gunplay that adds grappling and double-jumps for quick movement.
  • Reviewers cite a 12-weapon toolkit, simple upgrades, secret-filled levels, and side jobs that stretch playtime beyond a roughly 10-hour campaign at a $29.99 price.
  • Forbes scored it 7.5 and highlighted Troy Baker’s lead performance, while Destructoid called it a must-play and Kotaku praised level variety but noted a few late difficulty spikes and weaker late-game guns.
  • Some players may miss on-field power-ups due to the black-and-white palette, according to Forbes, while Destructoid lauded clean objectives and a helpful tracker that keeps navigation clear.