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Into the Unwell gets new Day of the Devs trailer
Into the Unwell, a co-op action roguelite inspired by rubber-hose animation, received a new trailer at Day of the Devs showcasing the character Charcat. Developed by She Was Such A Good Horse and published by Coffee Stain Publishing, the game will now have a full release in 2027 instead of Steam Early Access.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Finally Arrives – And It’s Every Bit As Stylish As Hoped
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, a stylish first-person shooter with a unique 1930s cartoon aesthetic, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £24.99. Developed by Fumi Games and PlaySide, the game combines fast-paced boomer shooter mechanics with modern movement options and a gritty noir narrative set in the city of Mouseburg.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire review: Makin' swiss cheese out of rats
Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a fast-paced and stylistic shooter that utilizes a delightful rubberhose animation style and noir aesthetics. The game offers a compelling experience with its unique visual presentation and engaging gameplay.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Review – Cheese It!
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a debut effort from Fumi Games that blends a unique rubberhose animation-inspired visual style with a compelling detective noir narrative and fast-paced first-person shooter gameplay. The game features a charming anthropomorphic cast, a gripping mystery set in 1930s America, and a variety of wacky weapons. While some aspects of its structure are simplistic, the game's confident writing, excellent voice acting, and engaging combat make it a worthwhile experience.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Review: Rubber Hose Style Meets Fast-Paced Shooting
Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a noir shooter that successfully blends its distinctive rubber hose art style with fast-paced gunplay. The game features a compelling trio of cases set in the mysterious city of Mouseburg, with sprawling levels offering secrets and collectibles. While the gunplay is praised for its variety and encouragement of movement, the in-game card game 'Baseball' is noted as being unfairly stacked against the player until a significant number of cards are collected.
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Physical Pre-Orders Live; Digital Editions Detailed
Fumi Games and PlaySide Publishing have announced that physical pre-orders for MOUSE: P.I. for Hire are now live, with physical editions releasing on July 10 and digital editions on April 16. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a monochrome, rubber-hose animation art style and a retro jazz soundtrack.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire Preview — Aces So Far | Console Creatures
Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a game that honors the rubber hose animation style with its charming locations, characters, and music. The preview suggests it may reignite interest in classic cartoons.
Mouse: PI For Hire hands-on report — classic FPS action meets rubberhose animation
Mouse: P.I. For Hire combines classic "boomer" shooter gameplay with a unique rubber hose animation art style and a noir detective narrative. The preview highlights fast-paced combat, a variety of weapons, and boss battles against robotic versions of a character named Betty. The game, releasing April 16 on PlayStation 5, also features a deep story with adult themes and investigation elements.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire Preview — Aces So Far | Console Creatures
Mouse: P.I. for Hire from Fumi Games utilizes a distinctive rubber hose animation style, reminiscent of early cartoons. The preview highlights fast-paced, DOOM-inspired combat mixed with exploration and investigation elements, featuring voice acting by Troy Baker as the private investigator Jack Pepper. The game is set to launch on April 16, 2026.
