Milano's Odd Job Collection

The first English release of a niche retro cozy game, how odd!

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100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

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Milano's Odd Job Collection is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Implicit Conversions and was released on December 9, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Milano's Odd Job Collection follows 11-year-old Milano as she spends summer with her absent uncle, taking on various quirky part-time jobs around town. From delivering pizzas to nursing patients and milking flying cows, she immerses herself in a colorful, pixel-art world full of charm and nostalgia. Along the way, she can also personalize her uncle’s home, making this summer truly unforgettable.

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graphics4 positive mentions

Charming pixel art and animations that evoke a nostalgic late-90s anime style.
Engaging and fun minigames with a variety of activities that keep gameplay fresh.
Excellent localization and voice acting, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Limited content with only eight minigames, which may lead to repetitive gameplay.
Difficulty progression tied to a 'Skill' stat that is not clearly explained, causing frustration.
Short playtime of around 3-4 hours may not justify the price for some players.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art and charming animations, evoking a nostalgic retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles. Users appreciate the vibrant visuals that enhance gameplay, particularly through cute scenes and a variety of mini-games, while the inclusion of both Japanese and English artwork adds an extra layer of appeal. Overall, the art style is celebrated as a standout feature that complements the game's overall charm.
- “These partly function to raise your stats (which allow you to pick different daytime jobs) but also are just a way to let you see some cute animations of Milano making some pancakes, feeding her cat, learning to play an instrument, etc. Speaking of, the pixel animation and art style in this game is absolutely gorgeous and is a wonderful example of the style from this era.”
- “I absolutely adore the art style.”
- “The music and graphics feel a little retro, but that's the charm.”
- “The pixel graphics are also very cute.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay spans 40 in-game days, allowing players to choose from various activities like working, decorating, or relaxing, with evening options at home. While the retro-style gameplay features charming pixel art and a cozy atmosphere, some players find the minigame difficulty tied to skill progression limiting, as it restricts access to harder challenges until skills are leveled up. Overall, the game offers a unique and nostalgic experience, especially with its recent English localization.
- “Gameplay takes place over the course of 40 in-game days, with each day being a choice of main activity (do a job, decorate your house, or just chill in the park!) and two evening activities back at home.”
- “The real gameplay loop comes from trying to get stats up fast so you can make maximum money on the minigames.”
- “Cozy slow life gameplay, gorgeous pixel art, unique game localized to English for the first time.”
- “My only real gripe with the gameplay is that minigame difficulty is tied to your 'skill' stat - that is, until you level your skill up, you are only able to select the easiest difficulty.”
- “The real gameplay loop comes from trying to get stats up fast so you can make max money on the minigames.”
- “The gameplay itself is very retro as it was originally released in 1999 on the PlayStation 1.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through experimentation with routines, home decoration, and achievement hunting, making it engaging despite its simple premise. However, some users feel it lacks content, which may limit its long-term replay value. Overall, it is considered cute and enjoyable, with more depth than initially apparent.
- “Insanely cute and highly replayable, a lot more going on systems-wise than it may seem from the outside.”
- “This game shows that even with a simple premise, a high-replayability game when done right can be genuinely fun and engaging!”
- “The replayability comes from experimenting with different routines, buying different furniture to decorate your house, and just trying to get all the achievements.”
- “It's a cute game for sure, but it's definitely lacking a lot in content and replay value.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is closely tied to its performance grading system, which evaluates players after a 40-day period, suggesting that the game's mechanics and resource management are designed to challenge players' strategic skills within a limited timeframe.
- “The optimization mechanics in the game are incredibly well-designed, allowing players to fine-tune their strategies for maximum efficiency.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to optimize your resources and time management, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “The balance between challenge and optimization keeps the gameplay engaging, as you constantly strive to improve your performance.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its well-executed sound design, with players enjoying catchy tunes, particularly the vocal track featured in the idol minigame and credits. The retro feel of the music and graphics adds to the game's overall charm.
- “The sound design was surprisingly well done; I found myself humming along to some songs and really enjoyed the vocal track that plays during the idol minigame and credits.”
- “The music and graphics have a retro feel, but that's part of the charm.”

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Milano's Odd Job Collection is a casual simulation game.

Milano's Odd Job Collection is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

Milano's Odd Job Collection was released on December 9, 2025.

Milano's Odd Job Collection was developed by Implicit Conversions.

Milano's Odd Job Collection has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Milano's Odd Job Collection is a single player game.

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