Where do I go to solve cases and use clues?

Like any good detective you will need to pin your clues on the corkboard at the P.I. Office. After completing levels and talking to the...

I keep running out of ammo, are there more ammo drops?

 Ammo not only drops occasionally from enemies, but also from boxes and barrels that you can destroy within the game world. You can als...

I have D-namite but I don't know how to use it

D-namite can be thrown to explode enemies and break through destructible parts of the level.You can select the D-namite in the weapon wheel,...

How do I lockpick?

You can use the movement controls to move the tailpick through the lock. You must push each of the pins up in order to pick a lock.Some lock...

I keep losing in the baseball minigame, what am I doing wrong?

To increase your chances of drawing baseball cards that are stronger, you need to make sure you collect or purchase better cards as you play...

I've killed all enemies but I can't progress

Explore the current area and ensure that there are no additional enemies left, or that none have run off to hide. You can also reload your l...

I died and reloaded but now the game is broken

If you've reloaded your game and the game has had further issues due to this, please consider either restarting the level or loading an olde...

I'm in the top down map with the car, where do I go?

Once you've completed a level and returned to the world map, you can drive around to select which level to enter next.Make sure to pin all o...

How do I use the compass at the top of the screen?

The compass at the top of the screen shows the location of your objectives for the current level. As you move around, secondary icons will a...

I'm lost/ unsure how to progress in a level

If you're unsure of where to go in a level, remember that you can always use the Directional Helper by pressing [M] on Keyboard or [D-Pad Do...

Can I return to levels I've completed to collect missing items/ side-quests?

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire currently does not support Level Replays. If you missed some clues or a side quest, you will have to reload from an ear...

How do I swap weapons?

You can swap weapons by bringing up the weapon wheel. For mouse and keyboard controls, you can also press the numbers on your keyboard to qu...

How do I reload my weapon?

For keyboards, the default binding for reload is the "R" key. For controllers, the default button will be the square button for Playstation ...

What are my abilities and how do I activate them?

You can unlock abilities like the double-jump, tailcopter, and the grapple hook as you progress through the game and encounter new obstacles...

How to upgrade weapons?

You can upgrade your weapons by going to Tammy's place and locating the B.A.N.G blueprint on the table beside Tammy. Weapon upgrades cost Bl...

Why is the Helicopter ability not working?

Once you have unlocked the Tailcopter ability, simply press the Crouch button while in the air to activate it.

How do I wall run?

Once you've unlocked the wall run ability, you just need to jump towards any wall marked with footprints and you will automatically wallrun ...

My quest isn't finishing, what do I do

Loading a previous save could fix the issue, additionally ensure the level is complete and the player has pinned all clues and has spoken to...

Is there any way to know if I have found all the secrets in an area?

There is no way to know if you have found all the secrets in any given level. However, for missed collectables, you will be able to purchase...

How to spend coins?

Jack can spend all those dollars he earns throughout the game in the Soup to Nuts General Store near Jack's P.I. Office or at any Roadhouse ...