Leo tried to pause the game. The pause menu didn't open. Instead, a single line of text appeared: "Memory is not compressed. It is just delayed."
Have you successfully found a working highly compressed ISO? Share your SHA-1 hash in the comments below (for verification, not piracy).
For years, physical copies of this game have become rare, driving prices up on eBay and retro game stores. Consequently, many gamers turn to emulation. However, the standard PS2 ISO file for Shaolin Monks is approximately . For users with limited hard drive space, slow internet connections, or those storing games on retro handhelds (like the Steam Deck, AYN Odin, or PSP), the search for a "Highly Compressed" version is intense.
: Some "rip" versions may remove non-essential languages or lower-quality cutscenes to save space.