Mapping Out Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Its 38 Essential Cases
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A complete breakdown of the 24 main and 14 side missions in Mouse: P.I. For Hire highlights the importance of thorough exploration, as locked doors and linear level design mean missed side objectives cannot be revisited easily.
Fumi Games and PlaySide are turning heads with Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a striking noir shooter wrapped in a classic 1930s rubber hose animation style. Players step into the trench coat of private investigator Jack Pepper as he unravels a sprawling conspiracy in Mouseburg, starting with the mysterious disappearance of a local magician named Steve Bandel. For completionists aiming to secure the coveted Real Deal Gumshoe achievement, knowing what lies ahead is crucial, especially since the game's structure leaves very little room for backtracking.
According to a comprehensive breakdown by Polygon, the game features a total of 38 missions, split neatly into 24 main jobs and 14 side jobs. Because every side job is directly tied to a specific main objective and levels frequently lock doors behind you as you progress, free exploration is off the table. Players need to scour every corner of an environment before moving forward, or risk missing out on side content entirely. Fortunately, once multiple main jobs open up, you have the freedom to tackle them in whatever order fits your playstyle.
As anticipation builds for this retro styled aesthetic adventure, having a solid roadmap is essential for anyone looking to squeeze every drop of value out of the experience. Whether you are hunting down specific puzzle solutions, tracking down rare rewards, or simply trying to map out your progress through Mouseburg's gritty underworld, staying organized will save you plenty of backtracking headaches. You can check out the full mission list and deep dive guides over at Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon