Publisher XSEED Games and developer Implicit Conversions will release original PlayStation title Milano’s Odd Job Collection for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2025, the companies announced.
Milano’s Odd Job Collection first launched for PlayStation on July 1, 1997 in Japan, and was never released in the west.
Here is an overview of the new release, via XSEED Games:
About
School’s out, but 11-year-old Milano’s mom needs to go to the hospital and Milano is sent to spend the summer with her uncle. There’s one small problem—her uncle is away on vacation! Left on her own, Milano decides to make the most of her situation by taking up a variety of part-time jobs in town. Over the next 40 days, Milano goes all in—delivering pizzas, nursing sick patients, milking flying cows, and more—to make this summer unforgettable. And maybe she can spruce up her uncle’s place and have some fun while she’s at it.
Previously only available in Japan, this charming classic now releases with a brand-new English localization. With nostalgic pixel art and animations, mixed with distinctive Japanese cuteness, Milano’s Odd Job Collection is a cozy experience full of retro charm. What’s more, the move to modern platforms adds quality-of-life improvements, trophies and achievements, improved loading times, and of course, fully localized English text, graphics, and voiceovers. Highly replayable and featuring charming characters and gameplay that retro and casual game lovers of all skill levels can enjoy, this recently uncovered and updated gem of the 32-bit era isn’t to be missed.
Key Features
- Milano Meets the World – Full English text and voiceovers bring Milano’s pixel-art adventures to a whole new audience. Fans can rest assured that the original Japanese is also available, complete with all-new English subtitles.
- Make Your Home Away from Home – Rest and relaxation are essential after a hard day’s work. Milano can enjoy quiet nights inside with her uncle’s cat, stargazing from her bedroom, making use of items purchased with her hard-earned wages, or styling the house with new furniture and decor.
- It’s Not Work if You Love to Do It – Help Milano earn money in eight unique mini-games, including curing diseases as a nurse, catching falling fruits in an orchard, and more. Enrich Milano’s intelligence and other parameters in the evenings to unlock higher difficulty levels. The tougher the challenge, the bigger the payday!
- Nostalgic Gameplay, Modern Conveniences – The charm and gameplay of the original release are intact, but improved load times, save states, and a rewind feature help update this classic title for modern audiences.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.