《神探傑克鼠》（Mouse: P.I. for Hire）是由波蘭遊戲團隊 Fumi Games 開發、澳洲PlaySide Studios發行的充滿復古風格的第一人稱射擊遊戲，預定於2026年3月19日在 PC（Steam）、PlayStation 5、Xbox Series X|S以及Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 平台全球同步推出。以1930年代的黑白卡通與黑色電影美學為靈感，結合爵士樂、大場面火力戰與強烈的視覺懷舊風格，打造出一場既瘋狂又華麗的爆炸式冒險。

本作的主角——私家偵探 傑克·佩珀（Jack Peper），由國際知名配音演員特洛伊·貝克（Troy Baker）聲演，他曾為《最後生還者》、《神秘海域》、《生化奇兵：無限》等多款大作中的角色獻聲。舞台設定在一座危機四伏的黑白卡通城市「鼠城」（Mouse City），這裡表面繁華、內裡腐敗，充斥著幫派暴力、黑警勾結與層層陰謀。將以第一人稱視角化身為這位老派硬漢偵探，深入城市底層，追查一起看似簡單卻暗藏殺機的失蹤案，並逐步揭露一張橫跨政商兩界的巨大犯罪網。

美術風格堪稱一場視覺盛宴。整體採用1930年代橡皮管動畫（Rubber Hose Animation） 的手繪技法，所有角色與場景皆以逐格繪製完成，讓整個遊戲仿佛一部會開槍的老電影。黑白畫面中夾雜著手工筆觸的顫動感，配上節奏強烈的爵士樂與大樂隊原聲，使每一場槍戰都像是舞台上的節奏對決。

戰鬥系統方面，是節奏極快的FPS遊戲。可使用多樣化的武器，包括經典的湯普森衝鋒槍、爆炸性火力武器、創意改造槍械與各式「卡通特製」道具。開發團隊特別設計了像「水手菠菜」一樣的臨時強化道具，能在關鍵時刻爆發強勁火力，化解危機。從巷戰到歌劇院突圍，從地下水道到電影片場，每一場戰鬥都結合誇張的動畫效果與高強度的動作體驗。

除了火爆的戰鬥外，還強調探索與平台元素。能透過解鎖移動能力，例如雙重跳躍、勾爪擺盪、飛檐走壁等技能，在類銀河惡魔城（Metroidvania）式的地圖中自由穿梭，探索隱藏區域、收集線索與秘密道具。鼠城中隱藏著大量支線任務與收藏品，每一條街巷都可能潛藏著新的案件或陷阱。

劇情以濃厚的黑色電影語氣貫穿全篇。傑克·佩珀是一位有著戰爭創傷的退伍軍人，面對這座腐敗的城市，他在尋找真相的同時也在面對內心的陰影。故事融合懸疑、暴力與幽默，人物設計則巧妙地借鑑早期米老鼠與經典動畫的形象，使整個世界充滿反差感與黑色諷刺。

Fumi Games執行長Mateusz Michalak在發表會中表示：「我們非常興奮能在2026 年3月19日把《神探傑克鼠》帶給全世界玩家。這款遊戲是對1930年代卡通與黑色電影的致敬，也是我們團隊多年夢想的結晶。由特洛伊·貝克飾演的傑克·佩珀將帶給玩家一場既復古又現代、既瘋狂又深刻的冒險。」

目前，媒體與業界對《神探傑克鼠》的期待值相當高。外媒普遍將它形容為「《茶杯頭》（Cuphead）遇上第一人稱射擊」的獨特結合，既有《茶杯頭》的手繪魅力，也融入了《毀滅戰士》（DOOM）般的強烈節奏感與打擊爽快度。多家遊戲媒體在預覽報導中盛讚其「風格獨樹一幟」、「畫面驚艷」、「音樂極具感染力」，並指出這可能是「首款真正成功融合早期動畫藝術與現代 FPS 動作的遊戲」。

總體來看，《神探傑克鼠》不僅是向經典致敬的射擊遊戲，更像是一封寫給1930年代動畫黃金時代的情書。用現代的遊戲技術重現那個黑白世界的張力與節奏，並透過激烈的戰鬥與爵士旋律，讓玩家在混亂與浪漫之間，重新體驗屬於老好萊塢的魔力。

Mouse: P.I. for Hire is an upcoming high-energy, jazz-fueled first-person shooter developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySide Studios. Scheduled for release on March 19, 2026, the game will launch on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 1 & 2. Drawing inspiration from the 1930s’ classic black-and-white rubber hose animation and noir detective cinema, the game blends nostalgic artistry with explosive modern FPS gameplay, creating a wild and stylish experience that feels like stepping into a living cartoon.

The main character, Jack Peper, a war veteran turned private investigator, is voiced by legendary actor Troy Baker, known for his roles in The Last of Us, Uncharted, and BioShock Infinite. Set in the gritty, crime-ridden world of Mouse City, players step into Peper’s shoes as he uncovers a sinister web of corruption, kidnappings, and murder. What begins as a routine missing-person case spirals into a high-stakes battle against powerful gangs, crooked cops, and hidden conspiracies lurking beneath the city’s streets. Mouse City reeks of danger—and it’s not just the smell of rotten cheese.

Visually, Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a masterwork of style and craftsmanship. Every frame of its hand-drawn, frame-by-frame rubber hose animation evokes the surreal charm of early Mickey Mouse-era cartoons. The black-and-white art style, paired with a fully orchestrated big-band jazz soundtrack, creates a rhythmic and cinematic tone that drives every gunfight like a musical performance.

The gameplay emphasizes fast-paced, chaotic FPS combat. Players can wield a wide variety of weapons—from the roaring Tommy Gun to experimental cartoonish firearms and powerful one-use upgrades inspired by old-school “spinach power-ups.” Every battle erupts in a frenzy of bullets, explosions, and slapstick mayhem, combining the energy of DOOM with the surreal flair of Cuphead.

Beyond gunfights, exploration plays a key role. Players can unlock advanced movement abilities such as double jumps, grappling hooks, and wall runs, transforming Mouse City into a vertical, interconnected playground reminiscent of Metroidvania-style design. From grimy back alleys to glamorous opera houses, from haunted movie studios to toxic swamps and sewers, every location offers secrets, collectibles, and clues for Jack Peper’s ongoing investigation.

The narrative channels the essence of a hardboiled noir mystery. Jack Peper isn’t just fighting gangsters—he’s confronting his own trauma and the moral decay of the world around him. The story balances tension, dark humor, and stylized violence, all wrapped in a world of anthropomorphic characters that parody early 20th-century animation while exploring serious adult themes.

Fumi Games CEO Mateusz Michalak expressed his excitement about the launch:

“We’re thrilled to bring Mouse: P.I. for Hire to players around the world on March 19, 2026. Set in a cartoon-noir universe, it delivers explosive FPS action combined with the hand-drawn artistry of rubber hose animation. Playing as Jack Peper—voiced by the incredible Troy Baker—will be an unforgettable experience.”

Critics and fans have shown enormous anticipation for the game. Many outlets have described it as “Cuphead meets DOOM”, applauding its one-of-a-kind art direction, fluid animation, and energetic jazz soundtrack. Early previews praise it as “a visual and auditory spectacle,” calling it “a true revival of early animation aesthetics through the lens of a modern action shooter.”

In essence, Mouse: P.I. for Hire is not just a shooter—it’s a love letter to the golden age of animation. By fusing 1930s artistic charm with intense, modern gunplay, it invites players to lose themselves in a world where noir intrigue, jazz rhythm, and cartoon chaos collide in spectacular fashion.