At first glance, it sounds like a miracle. Grand Theft Auto V—a massive, open-world game that officially requires over of storage space—compressed into a single 24-megabyte file? For context, a single high-resolution JPEG photo from a modern smartphone is often larger than 5 MB. Five of those photos would equal this supposed "game."

The game mechanics, storyline, and character development in GTA 5 have been praised for their depth and complexity. Players can switch between three different protagonists, Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, each with their unique skills and backgrounds. This feature adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay, allowing players to approach missions in different ways.