Is it actually possible to shrink a 4GB game down to the size of a blurry JPEG? In this article, we will separate fact from fiction, explore the science of compression, and provide a curated list of the best ultra-compressed PS2 games that actually fit the 100MB limit.

Before you click that "Download" button, it is important to understand the technology.

These games are often available in highly compressed formats like 7z, RAR, or GZIP , which can be loaded directly by emulators like 10 Pin Champions Alley : A lightweight bowling title at approximately 21 Card Game : A simple card simulation game coming in at just Action Man: A.T.O.M. : An action-adventure title compressed to roughly : A stylized action game with a file size around Casper’s Scare School : A family-friendly title that compresses down to Chess Challenger : Extremely small at only Crazy Taxi : The high-octane arcade port is often available as a Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland : A farm simulation classic available at a tiny Metal Slug 4 : These side-scrolling shooters are roughly respectively. : The puzzle-adventure based on the TV show fits at Phantasy Star: Generation 1 : A remake of the first game in the series at only Prince of Persia Classic : A highly optimized version of the original game at : A cult-classic musical rail shooter available around Silent Scope 2 Dark Silhouette Fatal Judgement ) are available in small sizes. Understanding "Highly Compressed" Rips "Highly compressed" often refers to Ripped (RIP) versions of games. These versions reach small sizes by: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

The following games have naturally small file sizes or can be found in highly compressed "RIP" versions that fall near the 100MB limit: Chess Challenger

: Classic run-and-gun titles that are naturally small due to 2D sprites. Inuyasha: Feudal Combat