Download Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks Highly Compressed Extra Quality -
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Game crashes after "Midway" logo | Corrupted ISO from bad extraction | Re-extract using 7-Zip with "Keep Broken Files" disabled. | | No background music | Audio streams were stripped in repack | Download a "Full Audio" repack (usually +150MB larger). | | Slow-motion gameplay | PC too weak for emulation + compression overhead | Lower PCSX2 resolution to 1x Native. Enable "EE Cycle Rate" to 130%. | | Controller not working for 2P | Repack may have disabled second pad | In PCSX2, go to Controllers > Plugin Settings > Pad 2 and map manually. |
Highly compressed files take a long time to extract. For example, a 400MB KGB archive might take 45 minutes to decompress into a 3.5GB ISO.
Tools needed:
Pro tip: During extraction, disable your antivirus temporarily (if you trust the source) because repack installers sometimes use packers that trigger false positives. | Problem | Likely Cause | Solution |
Due to copyright, I cannot provide direct links. However, the most common filenames you will encounter are:
Red Flags: If a file claims to be under 100MB, it is fake or a virus. The absolute minimum size for a playable compressed version is ~350MB after audio re-encoding.
Assuming you want to proceed with finding a "highly compressed" repack (specifically for PCSX2), follow this process cautiously. Red Flags: If a file claims to be
Many "highly compressed" EXE installers are actually cryptocurrency miners or ransomware. They use the slow extraction time to mine Monero in the background.
Defense: Run any installer in a Windows Sandbox or a virtual machine (VMware/VirtualBox) first.
If you want to avoid the risks of compression and repacks, consider these options: Pro tip: During extraction
Before downloading the game, ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements:
Shaolin Monks has a co-op mode. Highly compressed versions almost always break netplay compatibility via XLink Kai or Parsec because the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) of the ISO is altered.