{"id":70679,"date":"2026-03-05T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/following-a-tail-how-mouse-p-i-for-hire-ties-a-slapstick-cartoon-mystery-to-this-years-most-surprising-shooter\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:00:00","slug":"following-a-tail-how-mouse-p-i-for-hire-ties-a-slapstick-cartoon-mystery-to-this-years-most-surprising-shooter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/following-a-tail-how-mouse-p-i-for-hire-ties-a-slapstick-cartoon-mystery-to-this-years-most-surprising-shooter\/","title":{"rendered":"Following a Tail \u2013 How Mouse: P.I. For Hire Ties a Slapstick Cartoon Mystery to This Year\u2019s Most Surprising Shooter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<article id=\"single-218376\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>Games<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/03\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1772730000\">March 5, 2026<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Following a Tail \u2013 How Mouse: P.I. For Hire Ties a Slapstick Cartoon Mystery to This Year\u2019s Most Surprising Shooter<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/author\/mnelson\/\">Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/03\/05\/how-mouse-p-i-for-hire-slapstick-cartoon-mystery-surprising-shooter\/\" class=\"featured-image size-large default\" aria-label=\"Read the story titled Following a Tail \u2013 How Mouse: P.I. For Hire Ties a Slapstick Cartoon Mystery to This Year\u2019s Most Surprising Shooter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Key-Art-1920x1080-JPG-ab69ac3d17c80be1ebbd.jpg\" alt=\"Mouse P.I. For Hire Hero Image\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>We step into the shoes of <em>Mouse: P.I. For Hire<\/em>\u2019s premiere detective, Jack Pepper, and endeavor to crack a mysterious case.<\/li>\n<li>The upcoming game channels old school shooters, noir thrillers, and cartoon violence to create a distinct gaming experience.<\/li>\n<li><em>Mouse: P.I. For Hire is<\/em> set to launch on April 16, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and is Handheld optimized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s a little mind-boggling how many elements the developers at Fumi Games are packing into the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/mouse-pi-for-hire\/9P7522HWD0NH\/0010\"><strong><em>Mouse: P.I. For Hire<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>. <\/em>It\u2019s blending an old school shooter inside a black and white noir thriller, mixed with a chunk of cartoon violence, complimented by a catchy big band soundtrack, and tons of hand-drawn animation in a world dominated by mice and rats. Yeah, it\u2019s a lot.<\/p>\n<p>Still, from everything we\u2019ve had a chance to play as part of a recent hands-on preview, it all seems to work. Really well, in fact. <em>Mouse P.I. For Hire<\/em> puts you in the shoes of a private mouse detective named Jack Pepper, and he\u2019s not only well-versed in the means of investigation but also has an uncanny ability to wield a large variety of weapons to dispatch evildoers. For our hands-on time, our task was to seek out a rumored Secret Laboratory hiding in the hills outside of town that may yield the whereabouts of a missing local magician, Steve Bandel.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-1-Summer-Game-Fest-9f4deb0f2904c72281c9.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218395\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\",\"alt\":\"Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-1-Summer-Game-Fest-9f4deb0f2904c72281c9.jpg\" alt=\"Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-218395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-1-Summer-Game-Fest-9f4deb0f2904c72281c9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-1-Summer-Game-Fest-9f4deb0f2904c72281c9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-1-Summer-Game-Fest-9f4deb0f2904c72281c9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-1-Summer-Game-Fest-9f4deb0f2904c72281c9-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Our demo started off with us heading down a dirt trail off the side of the road \u2014 it isn\u2019t long until a few bizarre cultists appear and we\u2019re thrown into the \u201cshoot first, ask questions later\u201d portion of Pepper\u2019s detective work. Once the foes were dispatched, we continued along the trail until it led to a secret elevator that was living a double life as an outhouse, which then delivered us to the underground lab.<\/p>\n<p>The combat has a distinct old-school, first-person shooter feel to it in the way Pepper moves through the level, matched to a steady, always-present weapon in the lower-right corner of the screen. These enemy cultists, dressed in menacing robes and armed with a variety of guns, spawn in waves, and I wouldn\u2019t say they\u2019re necessarily the brightest of goons in the world. This is fine with me, as I\u2019m allowed to approach fights in my own way, sampling Pepper\u2019s arsenal while dashing away from incoming fire by pressing down on the right thumbstick.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-5-Boss-Fight-Reveal-e23c7a4b9ec3c8a97124.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218396\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\",\"alt\":\"Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-5-Boss-Fight-Reveal-e23c7a4b9ec3c8a97124.jpg\" alt=\"Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-218396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-5-Boss-Fight-Reveal-e23c7a4b9ec3c8a97124.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-5-Boss-Fight-Reveal-e23c7a4b9ec3c8a97124-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-5-Boss-Fight-Reveal-e23c7a4b9ec3c8a97124-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-5-Boss-Fight-Reveal-e23c7a4b9ec3c8a97124-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>My weapon selection is straightforward (pistol, shotgun, etc.) but lots of fun to use, accessible either via a radial wheel by holding down the Y button, or by selecting two primary weapons to hot swap between with a tap on Y. I liked this approach \u2014 instead of having that button function as an endless rotation of firepower, I can hone in on two to get the job done most of the time.<\/p>\n<p>For most of my playthrough, I kept the Boomstick (shotgun) at the ready, as it delivered a solid punch and great damage output to help dispatch the various waves of enemies. From there I\u2019d switch it up between two others: James Gun (a tommy gun) and then the Devarnisher, which is uncovered later in the level. This beauty coats enemies in turpentine (because everyone\u2019s a cartoon, get it?) and deals acid-like damage to great effect.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_03-PM-d69e1926e26b03d224f4.png\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218389\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":2560,\"targetHeight\":1440,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_03-PM-d69e1926e26b03d224f4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_03-PM-d69e1926e26b03d224f4.png 2560w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_03-PM-d69e1926e26b03d224f4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_03-PM-d69e1926e26b03d224f4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_03-PM-d69e1926e26b03d224f4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_03-PM-d69e1926e26b03d224f4-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Enemy reactions to being attacked by these weapons were comical and bloody, with heads being shot off and black cartoon blood spewing from their necks, all adding a bit of maturity to the shooting and world \u2013 despite the cartoony demeanor, this game isn\u2019t for kids. I also appreciated the little touches \u2013 for instance, each character elimination seemed to be distinct based on which weapon did them in. If I fired on them with James Gun, I\u2019d see them spin around and fall into a lifeless heap, whereas the Devarnisher would see them cry out in pain and then dissolve, leaving only a skeleton standing in their wake for a short time before it crumpled to the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Strategically, if I stayed on the move, I was able to get past most of these enemy encounters unscathed. There were also a few challenging boss fights against mouse-looking robots where dashing, jumping, and well-timed shots were mandatory to succeed. And it\u2019s not just shooting that gives you a bit of a challenge here. There\u2019s also a fair number of platformer and electrical switch puzzles to solve as well \u2013 Pepper\u2019s double-jump ability came in handy here more than once. In some cases, shooting an explosive barrel next to a wall can reveal a passageway to the next area.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-4-Summer-Game-Fest-a15c79ab818dc3717ff0.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-full\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218393\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\",\"alt\":\"Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-4-Summer-Game-Fest-a15c79ab818dc3717ff0.jpg\" alt=\"Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-218393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-4-Summer-Game-Fest-a15c79ab818dc3717ff0.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-4-Summer-Game-Fest-a15c79ab818dc3717ff0-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-4-Summer-Game-Fest-a15c79ab818dc3717ff0-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-P.I.-For-Hire-Screenshot-4-Summer-Game-Fest-a15c79ab818dc3717ff0-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Mouse P.I. For Hire Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>I get the feeling that <em>Mouse P.I. For Hire <\/em>isn\u2019t trying to reinvent the shooter genre here \u2013 it\u2019s leaning in on the familiar to allow its unique noir-meets-vaudeville, rubberhose-style cartoon art to shine even brighter. I also liked that all the characters presented here are in 2D, an appreciative nod to those classic 3D shooters like <em>DOOM<\/em> and <em>Wolfenstein 3D<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Health vials also seemed plentiful for this demo \u2013 there always seemed to be a heart-labeled bottle nearby to restore a bit when needed. And this was just one small slice compared to the larger game, so I\u2019m looking forward to seeing how much more challenging some of the puzzles and enemy encounters may be in the latter portions \u2013 and what other unique weapons might be in store for us to use here too.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_32-PM-cb2d52c9d6fd28a1c273.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-full\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218380\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_32-PM-cb2d52c9d6fd28a1c273.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_32-PM-cb2d52c9d6fd28a1c273.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_32-PM-cb2d52c9d6fd28a1c273-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_32-PM-cb2d52c9d6fd28a1c273-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_00_32-PM-cb2d52c9d6fd28a1c273-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>I also appreciated a few times where our lockpicking skill had to come in handy through a \u201ctail pick\u201d which basically works like a classic game of <em>Snake,<\/em> where you need to navigate your tail through the lock pick to press down each of the pins. It\u2019s a distinct mechanic that plays up the mouse-angle some more \u2013 of <em>course <\/em>I\u2019d use my tail to pick a lock if I was a mouse!<\/p>\n<p>One thing that I\u2019d like to get a better sense of with further hands-on time is how the detective work plays into all of this. Right now, it was easy to find clues and make progress through the demo. But what if I miss a clue, what does that do to the experience? How does being a detective reinforce the other abilities that I can upgrade later in the game? This inquiring mind would like to know\u2026<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_03_37-PM-3c73ff22579bf6ceb492.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-full\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218381\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_03_37-PM-3c73ff22579bf6ceb492.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_03_37-PM-3c73ff22579bf6ceb492.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_03_37-PM-3c73ff22579bf6ceb492-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_03_37-PM-3c73ff22579bf6ceb492-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-2_27_2026-12_03_37-PM-3c73ff22579bf6ceb492-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>In all, I think this was a good primer on what the comical mix of shooting and puzzle solving is going to look like for <em>Mouse P.I. For Hire.<\/em> But what\u2019s at the end of the demo is what has really intrigued me. Once the case was wrapped up, we drove across an open-world map to our next destination. Many areas were chained off for this demo, but it hinted at the larger exploration of what the game might have in store.<\/p>\n<p>Once we stepped out of the car we were allowed to walk around the streets of Mouseburg \u00a0\u2013 seeing so many other mouse-folk walking around was a nice touch, giving life to this city block. We could also interact with the local bartender, John Brown, who runs the local pub, Little Big; Wanda Fuller, a local reporter looking for the latest scoop from Pepper\u2019s investigation; and Tammy Tumbler who runs Tammy\u2019s Workshop, where you can upgrade your weapons at the B.A.N.G. workbench.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_44_53-PM-13197fadc9b58664ac4a.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-full\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218385\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_44_53-PM-13197fadc9b58664ac4a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_44_53-PM-13197fadc9b58664ac4a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_44_53-PM-13197fadc9b58664ac4a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_44_53-PM-13197fadc9b58664ac4a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_44_53-PM-13197fadc9b58664ac4a-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>The variety of upgrades here are impressive, and I\u2019m excited to dive into this feature some more at the full release \u2013 the workbench is shown off as more of a teaser at the end of the demo \u2014 but reading about alt-fire modes for some of my favorites like the Devarnisher, which can fire an explosive sticky blob, or a charged-shot for the Boomstick, hints at greater wanton destruction potential to compliment an already fun feeling shooter.<\/p>\n<p>To wrap things up, we then headed up to Pepper\u2019s office to interact with his crime wall, where the words \u201cMissing Magician\u201d were scribbled on the board, accompanied by several photo clues connected by string \u2013 just like all great detectives do. We add our three new photo clues \u2013 The Cultists, Robo-Bettey, and Ze Arrival Card \u2013 all obtained by completing the Secret Laboratory mission.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_58_34-PM-copy-5b10e89a16f4a1dfa3dc.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-full\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218387\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":2560,\"targetHeight\":1440,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image\",\"alt\":\"\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_58_34-PM-copy-5b10e89a16f4a1dfa3dc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_58_34-PM-copy-5b10e89a16f4a1dfa3dc.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_58_34-PM-copy-5b10e89a16f4a1dfa3dc-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_58_34-PM-copy-5b10e89a16f4a1dfa3dc-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_58_34-PM-copy-5b10e89a16f4a1dfa3dc-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/MOUSE-3_4_2026-12_58_34-PM-copy-5b10e89a16f4a1dfa3dc-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>All this starts to bring more questions to the larger mystery that\u2019s afoot as I\u2019m really interested in learning more about how the crime wall feeds into the overall mission structure and how the larger mystery will unfold. How much will the open world exploration feed back into all of this? And where can someone get a good slice of cheese in this city? Thankfully, we won\u2019t have long to wait, as <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/mouse-pi-for-hire\/9P7522HWD0NH\/0010\">Mouse: P.I. For Hire<\/a><\/strong> <\/em>is slated to launch on April 16, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<div id=\"msp1772659093442\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9P7522HWD0NH\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9P7522HWD0NH\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.47382.14606983242495280.7a95c655-a51d-4b64-a446-db484acd0c0a.1875832f-4b04-488c-a8d7-24b4ec8dc31f?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"MOUSE: P.I. For Hire\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>MOUSE: P.I. For Hire<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>PlaySide<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 0px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9P7522HWD0NH\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\">\n\t\tMOUSE: P.I. For Hire is an action-packed first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. Its black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. Unravel layers of corruption with a thrilling noir-fueled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully-loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.<\/p>\n<p>DEADLY INVESTIGATIONS<\/p>\n<p>Meet Private Investigator Jack Pepper, a former war hero-turned-detective in a world where danger lurks even in the smallest mouse hole. Uncover the truth when a simple missing persons case quickly escalates into a complex web of intrigue, with corruption, kidnapping and murder all on the docket. Investigate the seedy underbelly of Mouseburg, battle heavily armed gangs and crooked cops, and discover clues to reveal the conspiracy buried underneath the surface.<\/p>\n<p>LOCK, LOAD &amp; LAUGH<\/p>\n<p>From crackling machine guns to explosive firepower, each weapon in Pepper\u2019s arsenal is designed to deploy non-stop cartoon chaos. Arm yourself with an array of classic, creatively twisted and experimental firearms, and consume powerful upgrades when you need that extra spinach-loaded punch! Lethal encounters and manic boss battles await in this boomer shooter-inspired, retro-vibed adventure \u2013 and the denizens of Mouseburg never go down without a fight.<\/p>\n<p>A CITY OF SECRETS<\/p>\n<p>Explore a diverse city playground, from dark streets to classic film studios, opulent opera buildings, poisonous swamps and underground sewers. With a myriad of cases to solve and collectibles to find, Mouseburg is truly a detective\u2019s delight! Use every tool at your disposal to wall-run, grapple-hook and double-jump through this unrelenting cartoon world.<\/p>\n<p>FEATURES<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Black and white, hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by cartoons of the 1930s<br \/>\n\u2013 Fast-paced FPS combat, where constant movement is key<br \/>\n\u2013 A thrilling single-player campaign that unravels a complex web of crime and corruption<br \/>\n\u2013 Over 20 noir-infused levels, teeming with mice, rats and shrews<br \/>\n\u2013 Fully-loaded arsenal of over a dozen unique weapons and equipment \u2013 with a cartoon twist<br \/>\n\u2013 Devastating consumable power-ups, capable of turning the tide of any battle<br \/>\n\u2013 Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-inspired level traversal<br \/>\n\u2013 Original jazz soundtrack, featuring a big band orchestral ensemble\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {\n\tflex: 100%;\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-stories--218376__title\" id=\"related-stories--218376\" class=\"curated-content-panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border--top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-30\">\n<h2 id=\"related-stories--218376__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRelated Stories <span class=\"sr-only\"> for \u201cFollowing a Tail \u2013 How Mouse: P.I. 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