MOUSE: P.I. for Hire is a charming first-person shooter that boasts the classic rubber hose art style seen with cartoon characters like Popeye, early versions of Mickey Mouse, and Felix the Cat. There are a lot of aspects that make MOUSE: P.I. for Hire a game worth checking out, but one of its biggest selling points is that it’s another title starring the one and only Troy Baker. This time around, Baker takes on the role of private investigator Jack Pepper. This mouse’s personality is a hodgepodge of classic film noir heroes, and Troy Baker’s casting is the cherry on top of a fun-loving shooter.
For many gamers, Troy Baker is an instantly recognizable name. His voice acting isn’t exclusive to video games, but that’s definitely where his talents have had the chance to shine the most. Troy Baker’s roles feature over two decades worth of work, and he’s now become gaming’s version of Christian Bale. With one being an A-lister in the world of gaming and the other being a beloved Hollywood heavy hitter, Baker and Bale’s resumes have more in common than one might realize.
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Troy Baker and Christian Bale Share a Level of Range That is Hard to Match
Games with Troy Baker span a wide variety of genres that immediately make it clear just how much range he really has. The fact that the person who brought Joel Miller to life in The Last of Us is the same person who also voices Jack Pepper in MOUSE: P.I. for Hire is wild. Joel Miller is one of gaming’s most tragic characters, and Troy’s performance in The Last of Us and its sequel is still one of the best in the industry.
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Many of these same opinions can be said about Christian Bale, too. His IMDb page is filled with some of the best movies of the past two decades. No genre is off limits to him, either. The Machinist, Reign of Fire, The Prestige, 3:10 to Yuma, and The Big Short show vastly different sides of what he’s capable of as an actor. Of course, there’s also the fact that he was Batman. Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy was a more subdued performance compared to his other works, but he’s still the go-to version of Batman for a lot of fans.
Troy Baker has also been Batman in Telltale’s adaptation of the caped crusader. He’s actually had a lot of experience with the franchise in general. The Batman Arkham games have put Baker in the shoes of major characters like Two-Face, Jason Todd, and even the Joker in Origins. The connection to Batman definitely isn’t the main focus of why Baker and Bale are parallel forces, though. It’s the sheer diversity in their acting abilities.
Christian Bale as Batman is simply the iceberg. He’s built a reputation for physically transforming himself for every role. Whether it’s weight fluctuation or carefully detailed changes in body language, he fully becomes whatever character he takes on. Troy Baker does the exact same thing, but it’s with his voice. Good voice actors are able to sound shockingly different from each role, but Baker and Bale are both great at making you forget that they’re acting in the first place.
A Brief Look at Some of Troy Baker’s Best Roles Over the Years
- Joel Miller – The Last of Us
- Higgs Monaghan – Death Stranding
- Booker DeWitt – BioShock Infinite
- Sam Drake – Uncharted 4
- Pagan Min – Far Cry 4
- Jonesy – Fortnite
- Magni – God of War
- Kanji Tatsume – Persona 4
- Indiana Jones – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Troy Baker and Christian Bale Will Both Leave Holes in Their Industries Once They Eventually Retire
As far as it’s known, neither Christian Bale nor Troy Baker have any plans to retire soon. However, that day will probably eventually come. Once it does, it’s going to create a vacuum in both gaming and film. When it comes to Christian Bale’s place in Hollywood, there aren’t many who can balance being both a character actor and a leading man so well. It’s a very special combination that only a few can pull off. If Christian Bale steps out of the limelight, Jake Gyllenhaal is the first person who comes to my mind as an actor who has what it takes to pick up his mantle. The best Jake Gyllenhaal movies have been the ones that allow him to go full force into his performance. Films like Nightcrawler, Prisoners, Donnie Darko, Jarhead, Brokeback Mountain, and even his role as Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home show that he has just as much range as Bale.
Christian Bale’s most recent role was Frankenstein in The Bride!, which hit theaters earlier this year.
Two Voice Actors Are Giving Troy Baker a Run for His Money
There are two specific voice actors that are really on a hot streak right now. Ben Starr and Jennifer English have stepped up to the plate as two performers who have what it takes to build just as big of careers as Troy Baker. Games with Ben Starr range from last year’s Game of the Year winner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to other hits like Date Everything! and Dead Take.
Jennifer English is also a fellow Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast member. She beautifully brought Maelle to life, and her take on the character earned her the Best Performance award at the 2025 Game Awards. The list of Jennifer English game roles is quickly growing, and she and Ben Starr look like they’re skyrocketing to Troy Baker levels of popularity.
Right now, Troy Baker’s next role is being part of Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet cast. His role is currently a complete mystery, but it’s going to be interesting to see what he brings to another Naughty Dog project. The thought of not having Troy Baker as part of the gaming industry is almost inconceivable, and it’s hopefully a very long time until he decides to retire. He’s been the mascot for video game acting for a long time now, but actors like Jennifer English and Ben Starr are exciting reminders that the future of in-game voice performances is in incredibly good hands.
- Released
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April 16, 2026
- Developer(s)
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Fumi Games
- Publisher(s)
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PlaySide
- Engine
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Unity
- Number of Players
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Single-player
