[April 16th, 2025] - Courtesy of the fine folks at SPIKE-D, a brand-new arsenal of weaponry has just been revealed in a new trailer for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - the upcoming black and white, full-throttle first-person shooter by Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios. Stock is extremely limited, so order now!
Live out your sci-fi dreams with these “experimental” weapons, each providing a unique but devastating way of taking down Mouseburg’s seedy underbelly:
- CLEAN-D Automatic Turpentine Cleanser - The Turpentine Gun: A must-have for every household, the Turpentine Gun is capable of literally erasing the harshest of “stains”, with its patented mixture of toxins and corrosive design. Clean up the streets of Mouseburg with this nifty appliance!
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COOL-D Cold Steam Applier - The Freeze Gun: Stay frosty with the Freeze Gun, an icy device that can keep your cheese fresh and freeze your foes in place (side effects may include accidental shattering). Forget the ice box and be one of the first in the world to try out its arctic breeze!
- MIND-D Self-Aware Attitude Changer - The Conscious Gun: Our most mesmerizing product yet, the Conscious Gun is all about hypnotizing and subduing the competition. Making friends has never been so mind-blowingly easy, especially at these low-low prices!
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is launching this year on PC and consoles, so wishlist today and grab the inside scoop by signing up for news and updates on the brand new website for the game here.
Key Features:
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Iconic Style: The monochromatic, hand-drawn rubber hose animation and original retro jazz soundtrack are created with the same techniques of the era. The playful weaponry, whimsical health display, and cartoon chaos add a light-hearted twist to each death.
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Customizable Power-Ups: Enhance melee combat with a can of Spike-D Spinach, or even attach Pepper’s mouse tail to a Grappling Hook to rapidly traverse Mouseburg’s rooftops.
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Fast-paced Action: Discover and combine powerful upgrades with comical weapons to violently blow apart enemies. From crackling Tommy guns to explosive firepower, use a mix of combat styles that adjust to play style preferences to defeat enemies in epic fights and challenging boss battles.
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A City of Danger: Join Jack Pepper’s diverse city playground spanning a movie studio, dockland, casino, swamp marshland, and underground sewer network locations. But beware of what lurks beneath the surface! Embark on a gripping detective adventure and encounter a mischievous cast of big bads as Pepper takes a gritty journey to the dark side of town.
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Solve the Mystery: Earn rewards from minigames and side quests as Pepper uncovers clues and collectibles that pay homage to iconic pop culture, films, and cartoons.
ABOUT FUMI GAMES
Fumi Games, based in Warsaw, Poland, is an independent game development studio creating visually unique gameplay experiences with a modern twist. Fumi Game’s team of skilled developers and animators brings a fresh perspective to classic game genres.
ABOUT PLAYSIDE PUBLISHING
PlaySide Studios is an award-winning, independent video game developer and publisher based in Melbourne, Australia - behind games such as Age of Darkness: Final Stand, the Dumb Ways to Die franchise and KILL KNIGHT, as well as the publishers for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown and Dynasty of the Sands.
PlaySide Studios’ Publishing Division leverages the company’s expertise and deep developer talent to bring true Triple I / AA PC and Console experiences to market.
For more about PlaySide Studios, check out our website:
https://www.playsidestudios.com/
Media Contact
Kyle Stephenson // Vicarious PR
kyle@vicariouspr.com