"My wallet is beginning to slipp": Fans are already obsessed with Mouse: P.I. For Hire's all-star cast

April 12, 2026

Troy Baker is everywhere, joked one excited fan as the Mouse PI For Hire cast reveal officially confirmed the industry icon is leading the jazz-fueled detective adventure.

The legendary voice actor, known for his roles in The Last of Us and BioShock Infinite, steps into the shoes of Jack Pepper. Jack is a war hero turned private investigator struggling to pay off his debts in the corrupt city of Mouseburg.

Mouseburg comes to life with star power

Audience reaction to the latest trailer has been overwhelmingly positive, with many gamers praising the high-calibre talent involved. One viewer noted that Jack sounds like a certain iconic protagonist, stating he is basically Booker DeWitt but with a deeper voice, and that they absolutely love it.Others are already opening their checkbooks for the Fumi Games project. One fan admitted they could feel their wallet beginning to slip as the 16 April launch date approaches.

A salute to noir and classic cartoons

The sentiment across social media suggests a high level of trust in the development team. Fans have expressed appreciation for the passion and energy injected into this tribute to 1930s rubber hose animation.One heartfelt message to the developers claimed the game feels like a genuine labour of love rather than a cynical cash grab. This connection with the community has helped the title reach a staggering 1.5 million wishlists across all platforms.

Meeting the eclectic cast of charactersWhile

Troy Baker headlines as Jack Pepper, he is supported by a veteran ensemble. Fred Tatasciore, a mainstay in gaming and animation, voices the local pub owner John Brown.The investigative team is rounded out by Florian Clare as the persistent journalist Wanda Fuller. Florian previously appeared in The Strangers horror franchise, and her character in Mouseburg is described as always hunting for a story to expose city-wide corruption.Camryn Grimes, a familiar face from NCIS and The Mentalist, plays the resourceful Tammy Tumbler. Tammy acts as Jack's right-hand partner, helping him upgrade an arsenal of cartoonish weaponry.

Final countdown to launch

The game also features Frank Todaro as the calculating politician Cornelius Stilton. Together, the cast recorded their favorite moments to give players a peek behind the scenes of the jazz-fueled production.

Mouse PI For Hire is scheduled for a digital release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. A physical release is set to follow later this summer.

As one fan perfectly summarised the current mood: it is not long now until you get to meet this incredible cast.

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