Summary
An online post recently confirmed that the indie shooterMouse: P.I. For Hireis set to launch on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, joining the roster of titles set to hit the highly-anticipated console in the future. The game is one of multiple games confirmed to be on the way for theSwitch 2, but with no official launch date yet, fans will have to wait to see whatMouse: P.I. for Hirehas in store when it releases later this year.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has made a huge impact among fans already, with many eagerly awaiting what will come from the upcoming successor to one of the most successful systems of all time. The announcement came with some major reveals as well, likethe newestMario Kartgamethat was confirmed alongside the console’s announcement, giving fans plenty to look forward to before it releases.
Now, fans can look forward to something more unique after the game’s developer, Fumi Games, shared a short YouTube teaser announcing plans to release the noir shooterMouse: P.I. For Hireon the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is primarily a first-person shooter, taking noticeable inspiration from 1930s cartoonssimilar toCuphead’sanimation style, putting players in the shoes of an anthropomorphic mouse detective fending off cartoon enemies.
New Noir Shooter Coming To The Switch 2 Combines Classic Cartoons With Gritty Violence
From indie developer Fumi Games,Mouse: P.I. For Hiretakes the usual cartoon tropes of outlandish character designs and slapstick humor, combining them with gritty violence amid a unique detective story featuring an array of distinct weapons. While its cartoon aesthetic gives the game a personality of its own, its gameplay seems to take a lot of inspiration from classic shooters likeDoomand theDuke Nukemas players face onslaughts of various enemies.
Players can also find power-ups throughout levels to unlock different mechanics, like the ability to summon a helicopter or increase strength with cans of spinach as they explore each area. Despite its cartoon aesthetic,Mouse: P.I. For Hirereportedly features a gritty world with a detective storychanneling Rockstar’s classicL.A. Noireas players meet diverse characters and unravel a local mystery.
With no official release date for the game or the Nintendo Switch 2, there is no way to tell how long it will be beforeMouse: P.I.will grace fans on Steam or the Nintendo eShop. While prospective fans await news about the upcoming release, there is no shortage of classic-style shooters to check out, ranging fromnewer indie titles likeUltrakillto all-time classics likeDoom,which is set to receive a new entry later this year.
Nintendo Switch 2
The successor to 2017’s Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on July 05, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.
