When Ubisoft released Prince of Persia in 2008, it was a radical departure from the gritty, time-bending trilogy that preceded it (The Sands of Time). Abandoning the "sand zombies" and dark corridors, the 2008 reboot introduced a vibrant, open-world cel-shaded aesthetic inspired by Ôkami and concept art sketches.
For modern gamers, specifically those looking for a Highly Compressed version, this title remains a gem. It offers a AAA experience with surprisingly manageable system requirements, making it a perfect candidate for low-to-mid-range PCs or laptops with limited storage space.
"Highly compressed" refers to a repack of the original game files using advanced algorithms like LZMA, Brotli, or custom compressors (e.g., FreeArc or WinRAR’s solid mode). The goal is to shrink the 5.9 GB original installation to roughly 800 MB – 1.2 GB.
These repacks are typically created by scene groups like FitGirl, RG Mechanics, Mr DJ, or BlackBox. They do not remove core gameplay—cutscenes, audio, and textures remain—but they strip out:
The result? A fully playable Prince of Persia 2008 that fits on a single USB stick. prince of persia 2008 highly compressed
Assume you have downloaded a 7z or RAR file named PoP_2008_Repack.7z (approx 900 MB).
Step 1: Disable Windows Defender (Temporarily) – Repacks often include modified DLLs. Defender may falsely flag them. Disable real-time protection only during installation.
Step 2: Extract the archive using 7-Zip. Do not run directly from the ZIP.
Step 3: Run Setup.exe . Choose a destination folder (e.g., D:\Games\Prince of Persia). Select components: Audio: AAC stereo 96–128 kbps for small size
Step 4: Wait for decompression . Some repacks use LZMA2 compression and may take 20–40 minutes on a slow HDD.
Step 5: Apply crack . Most repacks auto-apply a crack. If not, copy the RELOADED or SKIDROW folder contents into the game directory.
Step 6: Run PrinceOfPersia.exe as Administrator. If the screen is black, set compatibility mode to Windows 7.
Let’s be direct: Downloading a highly compressed repack is only legal if you own the original game. Ubisoft sold Prince of Persia 2008 on DVD, Steam (delisted in 2014), and GOG (still available for $9.99 as of 2025). When Ubisoft released Prince of Persia in 2008,
If you own a legal copy – You are allowed to create a backup. Compressing it yourself using tools like FreeArc or 7-Zip Ultra is 100% fine.
If you don’t own it – The repack is technically piracy. However, due to the game being delisted from most modern stores (except GOG and some key resellers), many argue it’s “abandonware.” Legally, it’s not – Ubisoft still holds copyright.
Our recommendation: Buy the game on GOG when it’s on sale ($2.49). Then download the repack for convenience – you’ve paid the developer, so your conscience stays clear.
Before you hunt for a compressed version, ask yourself: does this game hold up in 2024-2025?
Absolutely, yes. Here’s why: