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Collectibles & Side Jobs

This is where MOUSE's platinum earns its missable reputation. Two collectible families (Mouseburg Herald newspapers and Comic Strips) plus all 14 Side Jobs are a big chunk of the list. Grab everything you see, clear each district's jobs before leaving, and mop up tiers with level select — a location guide makes the 100% sets much faster.

Extra! Extra!

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Collect every issue of the Mouseburg Herald.
TypeSilver
MissableYes
Difficulty3/10

What it asks

Find all Mouseburg Herald newspaper issues scattered across the game's levels.

How to earn it

  1. Heralds sit on stands, desks and street boxes throughout levels — grab every one you pass.
  2. Track your tally; the lower tiers (Paper Person at 5, Cover to Cover at 10) pop on the way.
  3. Use case/level select to sweep any stage still missing issues.
⚠ Missable — some issues are in story levels you can't freely revisit. A location video is the safest way to guarantee the full set.
↺ Stacks with: Paper Person · Cover to Cover

The Prequel

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Collect all 29 Comic Strips.
TypeSilver
MissableYes
Difficulty3/10

What it asks

Find every one of the 29 Comic Strip collectibles.

How to earn it

  1. Comic Strips are tucked into side rooms and off-path corners — explore thoroughly.
  2. The 5- and 10-strip tiers (Comic Relief, Extremely Graphic Novel) unlock along the way.
  3. Clean up via level select with a checklist.
⚠ Missable — like the Heralds, some strips sit in non-repeatable story sections. Grab them on first visit or follow a guide.
↺ Stacks with: Comic Relief · Extremely Graphic Novel

Real Deal Gumshoe

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Complete all 14 Side Jobs.
TypeSilver
MissableYes
Difficulty3/10

What it asks

Finish every one of the 14 optional Side Jobs — detective gigs separate from the main cases.

How to earn it

  1. Side Jobs appear in the city hub and within levels — take them as they unlock.
  2. Several are tied to specific districts and chapters, so clear each area's jobs while you're there.
  3. Track completion; the 5-job tier (Dime Novel Sleuth) pops on the way.
⚠ Missable — some Side Jobs are only available during certain chapters. Don't leave a district without clearing its jobs.
↺ Stacks with: Dime Novel Sleuth

Paper Person

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Collect 5 issues of the Mouseburg Herald.
TypeBronze
MissableYes
Difficulty1/10

What it asks

Pick up your first 5 Mouseburg Herald issues.

How to earn it

  1. Grab Heralds as you spot them in early levels — five comes quickly.
  2. Keep going for Cover to Cover (10) and Extra! Extra! (all).
↺ Stacks with: Extra! Extra!

Cover to Cover

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Collect 10 issues of the Mouseburg Herald.
TypeBronze
MissableYes
Difficulty2/10

What it asks

Reach 10 collected Mouseburg Herald issues.

How to earn it

  1. Continue hoovering up Heralds in every level.
  2. This is a checkpoint on the road to Extra! Extra!
↺ Stacks with: Extra! Extra!

Comic Relief

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Collect 5 Comic Strips.
TypeBronze
MissableYes
Difficulty1/10

What it asks

Find your first 5 Comic Strips.

How to earn it

  1. Explore side rooms and corners as you play to bag five early.
  2. Keep collecting toward Extremely Graphic Novel (10) and The Prequel (29).
↺ Stacks with: The Prequel

Extremely Graphic Novel

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Collect 10 Comic Strips.
TypeBronze
MissableYes
Difficulty2/10

What it asks

Reach 10 collected Comic Strips.

How to earn it

  1. Keep searching off the beaten path in each level.
  2. A milestone on the way to the full 29 for The Prequel.
↺ Stacks with: The Prequel

Dime Novel Sleuth

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Complete 5 Side Jobs.
TypeBronze
MissableYes
Difficulty2/10

What it asks

Finish any 5 of the optional Side Jobs.

How to earn it

  1. Take and complete Side Jobs as they appear early on.
  2. Keep going to clear all 14 for Real Deal Gumshoe.
↺ Stacks with: Real Deal Gumshoe
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