MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a shooter, stylized as monochrome animation of the thirties, immersing you in the gloomy atmosphere of the criminal Mausburg. Jack Pepper, a detective who went through the war, takes on the search for missing townspeople. The city lives by the laws of noir: the police are corrupt, and the criminals are polite for the time being. Mausburg looks like the set of an old cartoon, but the streets look dangerous. The investigation leads him to the trail of a conspiracy in which influential figures in the city are involved. Along the way, you have to talk to a variety of characters, from police officers to criminals. The dialogues are presented with humor, but the stories of the characters remain gloomy. The case begins with the disappearance of people and gradually grows into a conspiracy. The shooting is done in the spirit of old shooters: weapons are selected to suit your taste, and opponents come out in droves to meet you. The world consists of connected levels, where there are shootouts and small riddles. Enemies can be eliminated in various ways, including improvised means. The shooting is presented in the spirit of old shooters: there are a lot of weapons, but there is not always enough ammunition. In addition to shooting, there are small riddles and conversations. The style with old animation and sound of that era makes the project stand out among similar ones. The game was released on several platforms. The levels are interconnected, and you can return to them to find secrets. For those players who love noir and dynamic shooting, this case is suitable. The project was released on several systems, and its style was noted by critics. Individual scenes are presented as cartoon frames.