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"Highly compressed" usually refers to two different things in the emulation community:

Why this appeals:

: Provide "60 FPS No Lag" settings for mid-range phones, as compressed games are often played on mobile devices with limited storage. Vulkan Renderer

Do not use Windows default unzip. Download (Free) or WinRAR .

Certain games are better candidates for compression because they were originally released on CD-ROMs or have a lot of "padding" data that can be removed. Action/Adventure GTA: San Andreas God of War I & II Shadow of the Colossus

If you see a game like God of War 2 compressed to , it is likely a fake or a virus. PS2 games have

Users often look for "exclusive" methods to save space. Providing a tutorial on specific compression formats is highly valuable: CHD Format : Currently the "best" option for emulators like