If you’ve ever found yourself missing the old-school Disney cartoons but feeling like you’ve outgrown the mouse’s magic, there’s a game that might just reignite that spark for you—especially if you’re into gritty, noir-style adventures.
There’s a refreshing breeze blowing in from the Triple-i Initiative showcase. Aside from a whiff of the new Palworld update, it’s carrying the funky tunes of MOUSE, a game that’s breaking molds.
Disney-Inspired Indie FPS MOUSE Is a Visual Spectacle
Developed by the brilliant minds at Fumi Games and published by PlaySide Publishing, the game isn’t just another run-of-the-mill shooter; it’s a love letter to the golden age of cartoons, with a gritty, jazz-infused twist.
Step into the shoes of the game’s trench-coated protagonist, a private eye navigating a corrupt city in the 1930s. He loves spinach and has an anchor tattoo—a cool callout to Popeye the Sailor.
According to the Steam synopsis:
Join our private detective in MOUSE, a gritty, jazz-fueled shooter. With guns blazing and a retro rubber hose animation style, battle your way through a corrupt city full of crooks and danger. Inspired by classic FPS and noir films, MOUSE is the explosive shooter you’ve been waiting for.
The game is an enamoring showcase of black-and-white, rubber hose animation brought to life in stunning detail.
The gameplay packs a punch harder than a mobster’s right hook. Players must blast their way through hordes of mobsters, gangsters, and corrupt politicians hell-bent on seizing control of the city.
So far, the developers have revealed a few of the tools in your arsenal that’ll help you accomplish this mission:
- Grappling Hook: Enables attachment to designated points for rapid movement and traversal.
- Helicopter: Reduces descent speed and facilitates extended aerial traversal.
- PowerUp Spinach: Used to augment and enhance melee gameplay.
The game somehow captures the spirit of Disney’s golden age better than, well, the megacorporation itself. If you’re tired of the same old shooters and are looking for something truly original, this is the one for you.
The Triple-i Initiative Showcase Had a Lot to Show
The very first Triple-i showcase went off with a bang.
Although Hollow Knight: Silksong was nowhere to be seen, there were still plenty of new games, sequels, and updates that the gaming community couldn’t be more excited to see. A few of these were:
- Slay the Spire 2 from Mega Crit
- Risk of Rain 2‘s Devotion update from Gearbox Publishing
- KILL KNIGHT from PlaySide Studios
- Gestalt: Steam & Cinder from Fireshine Games
- The Rogue Prince of Persia from Evil Empire and Ubisoft
There’s also going to be an exciting Arena update for Palworld.
According to the short teaser, players will be able to visit a new location in the game where they can fight against other players and monsters.
What are you most excited to play first? Let us know in the comments below!
