Mouse: P.I. For Hire - The Ultimate Weapon Upgrade Guide
Mouse: P.I. For Hire - The Ultimate Weapon Upgrade Guide
1. The Golden Rule: Don’t Miss Out!
In Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the city of Mouseburg is a dangerous place, and your guns are your best friends. But here is the most important thing you need to know: The game is linear, and there is no “Level Select.”
If you miss a Blueprint (the items used to upgrade guns) in a mission and move on to the next one, you can never go back to get it. This makes every Blueprint very valuable!
2. How Upgrading Works (The 1-3-5 Rule)
Every gun has three levels of power. To upgrade them, you need to spend Blueprints at the workbench in your office. The cost increases each time:
- Tier 1: Costs 1 Blueprint
- Tier 2: Costs 3 Blueprints
- Tier 3 (Max): Costs 5 Blueprints
To fully max out one gun, you need a total of 9 Blueprints.
3. Doing the Math: The Big Achievement
There is a special achievement called “We’ll B.A.N.G., ok!” which requires you to fully upgrade 8 different weapons. Here is the math for that:
8 weapons x 9 Blueprints = 72 Blueprints needed.
There are 89 Blueprints in the whole game. This means you can afford to miss 17 Blueprints and still get the achievement. It sounds like a lot, but they are very easy to miss!
Blueprint Locations
| Source | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Found in Levels | 81 | Hidden in safes, vents, and behind breakable walls. |
| Side Missions | 8 | Rewards for helping NPCs (like the “Poster Girl” mission). |
| Total | 89 | The absolute maximum you can find. |
4. Top 3 Weapons to Upgrade First
Not all guns are created equal. Here are the ones you should focus on:
- James Gun (Thompson): This is your all-around best friend. It has a high fire rate and plenty of ammo. Upgrading it to Tier 3 makes it super steady with almost no recoil.
- Boomstick (Shotgun): Perfect for close-range combat. Level it up to get “Piercing Shots” that can hit multiple enemies at once.
- Micer Pistol: Don’t ignore your starting gun! At Tier 3, it gets an “Auto-Tracking” mode that helps you hit targets from far away.
5. Don’t Forget the Boss Loot!
Even if you have enough Blueprints, you can’t reach Tier 3 (the max level) without special items dropped by Bosses. For example:
- Crocodile Scales: Dropped by Vic Gatto. Needed to max out the James Gun.
- Ghost Essence: Needed to give your Pistol the auto-tracking ability.
6. Quick Safety Checklist
- Save Often: The game gives you 50 save slots. Use them! Before finishing a big mission, save in a new slot so you can go back if you realize you missed a Blueprint.
- Check Every Corner: If you see a wooden pallet or a cracked wall, break it. Blueprints are often hidden behind them.
- Talk to Everyone: Some side missions give you up to 4 Blueprints just for choosing the right dialogue!
References
- 武器升级模拟器数据研究 (Internal Document)