Critics Rally Behind Mouse: P.I. For Hire Ahead of Xbox Launch

A roundup of early reviews puts Mouse: P.I. For Hire in the high eight to nine out of ten range ahead of its Xbox launch on April 16, 2026, with Metacritic at 80 and OpenCritic at 83; critics laud its distinctive rubber-hose noir visuals, fast, varied gunplay, and cohesive fusion of shooter action with character-driven storytelling, while minor criticisms target story-writing and difficulty balance.