Get ready, gamers! Publisher PlaySide and developer Fumi Games just revealed an exciting behind-the-scenes gameplay trailer for their unique black-and-white boomer shooter, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, at IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025.
This minute-long video offers a fascinating glimpse into Fumi’s creative process, showcasing how they’ve masterfully used hand-drawn visuals to craft a stylized first-person shooter. Imagine the classic charm of 1930s Disney cartoons blended with the intense action of Cuphead and Doom! The trailer gives us a fresh look at Mouse: P.I. For Hire’s diverse environments, intriguing characters, and an arsenal of weapons, all perfectly capturing that nostalgic ’20s and ’30s vibe. The game is slated for a 2025 release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, though a specific date is still under wraps.
As the team behind Mouse: P.I. For Hire enthusiastically states in the trailer, “It’s hand-crafted entertainment full of love, made for real people, by real people.”
Today’s peek at IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025 is just the beginning! Fans can look forward to a much deeper dive into the game’s development during an in-depth ‘making-of’ presentation. This special showcase will premiere as part of the upcoming ID@Xbox event on Tuesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. And mark your calendars: the long-awaited release date will also finally be revealed as part of the Galaxies Gaming Showcase come October 23.
Fumi first teased this eye-catching shooter with a brief teaser trailer in 2023. Then, it was simply known as “Mouse,” with its full Mouse: P.I. For Hire title not arriving until its re-introduction in late 2024. The development has been buzzing with talent, including the addition of Troy Baker – known for his roles in The Last of Us and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – who lends his voice to the sharp-witted rodent detective, Jack Pepper.
A gallery of captivating screenshots showcasing Mouse: P.I. For Hire’s unique art style is also available, giving players another glimpse into its world.
While we await the deep dive presentation in a few weeks, don’t miss our earlier preview of Mouse: P.I. For Hire. It explains exactly why this upcoming boomer shooter truly excels in its hand-drawn aesthetic.