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version 1.2.0 for Mouse: P.I. for Hire adds Uncapped VRR and a Balanced 40 FPS mode on Nintendo Switch 2, plus Level Revisit to replay completed levels and HUB access after credits, alongside broader performance tweaks, Weapon Wheel updates, control rebinding improvements, and a long list of bug fixes across stability, progression, UI, audio, and visuals.
In its April release, Mouse P.I. for Hire has sold about 730,000 copies across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and Steam, earning around $21.4 million and allowing publisher PlaySide to recoup all milestone, publishing, and marketing costs; the retro Disney‑style noir shooter stars Troy Baker and has drawn strong player and critic reception, with half of sales on consoles.
The GameSpot piece details that Mouse: P.I. For Hire takes about 7–9 hours to finish the main campaign and 14–16 hours to 100% the game, with no New Game Plus. It covers 24 main missions, notes optional side jobs, and confirms three difficulties (Rookie, Detective, Supersleuth). A beginner’s guide is referenced to help with collectibles and save strategy.
This roundup covers four distinct titles: Mouse: P.I. For Hire—an ambitious 1930s-noir FPS/platformer that blends slick rubber-hose animation with political subtexts and standout boss battles; Pragmata—a retro-leaning, single-player sci-fi actioner on PS5 that uses a dual-character hacking mechanic to drive combat and story; Skara Brae—a compact, tense board game about village-building with a strict turn limit and midden management; and 1348 Ex Voto—an Unreal Engine 5-era medieval adventure that aims for atmosphere but underdelivers on world-building and dialogue. Overall, strong design in places but uneven execution across the four titles."
Mouse: PI For Hire fuses rubberhose-era cartoon visuals with a noir detective story and tight, satisfying gunplay across varied handcrafted levels, delivering a uniquely stylish FPS experience on PC (and consoles) while suffering from late‑game difficulty spikes and a few underwhelming weapons.
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.
Ahead of its April 16, 2026 Switch 2 launch, Mouse: P.I. for Hire reveals performance targets: handheld runs 900p at 60fps in Performance mode and 1260p at 30fps in Quality; docked output is 1080p at 60fps in Performance and 1440p at 40fps in Quality. The game requires 15GB, and a new cast video confirms Troy Baker voices Jack Pepper among others.
IGN's ID@Xbox Showcase October 2025 revealed upcoming indie games including a deep dive into Mouse: P.I. For Hire, new content for Vampire Survivors, and previews of other titles like Planet of Lana 2 and Task Time, highlighting a vibrant future for indie gaming.