It’s amazing how many classic games and products are being re-released right now – we’re truly in a golden age for retro fans!
For the first time, Western gamers can now play Milano’s Odd Job Collection, a compilation of minigames originally released on the PlayStation 1 over 26 years ago. It was known as Mirano no Arubaito Collection in Japan.
This quirky game is similar to Bishi Bashi Special. You play as Milano, an 11-year-old girl who’s trying to show her parents she’s responsible.
When the main character’s mother gets sick and her father is away, she’s sent to stay with her uncle for the summer. Unfortunately, her uncle is on vacation too, leaving her to fend for herself—so she gets a job to earn money.
The game features a variety of easy-to-play minigames. You might find yourself quickly serving customers at a fast-food restaurant, or baking cakes by mixing ingredients in a bakery.
The games are easy to pick up, but as you progress to harder levels, they become more challenging and exciting.
At night, the game changes into a life simulation where you choose two tasks for Milano, such as cooking, cleaning, or taking care of the cat.
As you make money, you can use it to buy more things, which then give you access to new features and entertainment, such as a stereo or TV.
Everything you do with Milano affects her abilities, making her happier or more skilled. However, the game focuses on improving those stats rather than developing a complex backstory or personality.
Implicit Conversions, using their Syrup engine for this new release, didn’t just translate the game – they’ve added extras like an optional English voiceover and helpful features like a rewind function. You can also find a gallery of interesting concept art within the game itself.
Even though the game can become a little repetitive over its two- or three-hour playtime, it’s still enjoyable thanks to its appealing, pixelated 90s graphics and well-made animations.
It’s amazing this quirky, old-school Japanese game is even available on today’s consoles! If you have even a little fondness for PlayStation 1 games, we definitely recommend checking it out just for the fun of it.
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2025-12-10 15:07