There isn’t a scarcity of first-person shooters on the market, to the diploma that a few of them can begin to blur collectively. Mouse: P.I. For Rent, nonetheless, has one of the distinctive artwork kinds I’ve ever seen within the style. Assume Cuphead, however with extra explosive motion — and far more mice to kill.
The monochromatic visuals, that are all hand-drawn, are coupled with a catchy jazz soundtrack. The sport is a Nineteen Thirties noir the place you’ll be investigating a corrupt metropolis stuffed with crooks. The premise sounds severe till you discover the protagonist operating round with an arsenal match for a circus. Right here’s a enjoyable trailer:
You’ve bought interval staples like Tommy weapons and sticks of dynamite proper alongside a can of spinach and a finger gun. All of those weapons have particular animations that make Mouse: P.I. appear like a playable cartoon the place each demise is comical. Rely me in.
There’s no set launch date but, however the sport shall be coming to all main trendy platforms, together with Nintendo Change 2. The sport was highlighted at this time as part of Six One Indie, an hourlong indie showcase that packed 48 totally different titles from all kinds of genres, which you’ll be able to take a look at right here.