Some compressed versions save space by removing essential files like high-quality textures, multiple language options, or cutscenes .
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"Highly compressed" or "repacked" games are pirated versions where files are shrunk to reduce download size. While some "lossless" repacks aim to keep everything intact, many come with drawbacks: