While purists may prefer the direct Steam download to avoid long installation times, the compressed repack serves as a vital lifeline for the community. It proves that you don't need a supercomputer or fiber internet to become a Hokage—you just need the right compression software.
A good repack keeps the full game story, all cutscenes, and multiplayer modes intact. The reduction in size comes from compression algorithms, not deleting data. While purists may prefer the direct Steam download