Troy Baker, known for his performances in The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, BioShock Infinite, and more, has been cast as protagonist Jack Pepper in the 1930s noir cartoon-inspired first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. for Hire, PlaySide Publishing and developer Fumi Games announced.
Baker will play a private investigator and former world hero in a world “where danger lurks in the smallest mouse hole.” While his journey begins with a damsel in distress, he gradually uncovers a complex web of intrigue involving murder, corruption, and unlikely enemies beneath Mouseburg’s seedy underbelly.
“I have been following the development of MOUSE: P.I. for Hire since it was first teased,” said Troy Baker. “Its art style, gameplay and 1930s film-noir aesthetic continue to win me over. I cannot wait to keep working with the team to bring Jack Pepper to life and hope to have some exciting things to share as we get closer to launch!”
Here is a brief overview of the game, via PlaySide Publishing:
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire is a gritty, noir-fueled first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. The monochromatic visual style of hand-drawn rubber hose animation was created with the same techniques of the era. As Private Investigator Jack Pepper, you will discover that a corrupt city full of crooks and danger is just a taste of things to come. Explore the noir-inspired city teeming with heavily armed gangs, mobs and characters from the dark side to uncover the secrets within Mouseburg. MOUSE: P.I. for Hire is planned for release this year.
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2025.
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