We're on MOUSE launch eve, and the team has a great trailer to show you. The cinematic opening for the game is now live! This scene really sets the stage for MOUSE, providing some sultry tones from the man himself, Troy Baker, with a backing track that'll put fur on your chest. Check it out below, alongside our 90/100 review, which is Editor's Choice approved!
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire review
Well worth your cheddar
David Burdette
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, April 15, 2026 – Today, Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios rolled out the black and white carpet by debuting the Official Cinematic Trailer for their upcoming jazz-fueled first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. This brand new gameplay footage showcases the opening cutscene for the game, wherein the main protagonist, Jack Pepper, receives a tip on a mysterious lead and gets assigned his very first case.
Check out the all-new Cinematic Trailer here: https://youtu.be/lybO1ynvzgk
Globally renowned actor Troy Baker (known for his performances in The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, BioShock Infinite, and more) stars as the main cheese himself. Staying true to the game’s black and white rubber hose visuals, every single cutscene in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is hand-drawn, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. As players sleuth through the game and hunt for clues, these cutscenes will appear every so often to provide vital context and help progress the story of corruption, kidnapping and murder developing in the city of Mouseburg.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire launches tomorrow across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Players still have time to wishlist the game and should also check out the official FAQ here to get ready for the investigation ahead!
More information can be found on the official website here. Players can follow the game’s X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube accounts to stay up to date on the latest news.
Stay tuned to GamingTrend for more MOUSE: P.I. For Hire news and info!
