XSEED Games has announced that Milano’s Odd Job Collection is in development for Nintendo Switch.
With emulation done by Implicit Conversions, this has seen the developer port the previously Japan-exclusive PlayStation classic.
School’s out. When 11-year-old Milano’s mum needs to go to hospital, Milano is sent to spend the summer with her uncle. However, she soon discovers that her uncle is on vacation!
Left on her own, Milano decides to make the most of her situation and takes up part-time jobs in town. Over the next 40 days, she delivers pizzas, nurses sick patients, milks flying cows and more, helping to make her summer unforgettable.
The original pixel-art game has been expanded with quality-of-life improvements that include support for modern resolutions, fully localised English text with dual Japanese and English audio options, save states, a rewind feature and more.
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- 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 important for work life balance. Milano can style the house with new furniture and decor instead of going into work, and at night she can enjoy quiet time inside with her uncle’s cat, stargazing from her bedroom, and making use of items purchased with her hard-earned wages.
- 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.
Milano’s Odd Job Collection will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide in 2025.
