That’s a compression ratio of over . For context, even the most advanced compression algorithms (like FreeArc or KGB Archiver) can only reduce game sizes by 30–50% without removing core assets. Achieving a 99.9% reduction is scientifically impossible without deleting almost all game data.
| | Reality | |-----------|-------------| | “GTA IV only 13MB” | Impossible – full game data exceeds 8,000MB compressed | | “100% working, no virus” | Usually the opposite – never scanned by legitimate AV | | “Install in 2 minutes” | Real installation even from DVD takes 20–30 minutes | | “No graphics card needed” | GTA IV requires a dedicated GPU from 2008 or later |
the forum post read.
: Some small files are just "download stubs" that, when run, begin downloading the actual 20GB+ game from a third-party server, but these are often bundled with malware. What Real Compression Looks Like
That’s a compression ratio of over . For context, even the most advanced compression algorithms (like FreeArc or KGB Archiver) can only reduce game sizes by 30–50% without removing core assets. Achieving a 99.9% reduction is scientifically impossible without deleting almost all game data.
| | Reality | |-----------|-------------| | “GTA IV only 13MB” | Impossible – full game data exceeds 8,000MB compressed | | “100% working, no virus” | Usually the opposite – never scanned by legitimate AV | | “Install in 2 minutes” | Real installation even from DVD takes 20–30 minutes | | “No graphics card needed” | GTA IV requires a dedicated GPU from 2008 or later | Gta Iv Highly Compressed Pc Game Only 13mb 15
the forum post read.
: Some small files are just "download stubs" that, when run, begin downloading the actual 20GB+ game from a third-party server, but these are often bundled with malware. What Real Compression Looks Like That’s a compression ratio of over
