In the context of software piracy and game distribution, a "Rip" is a version of a game where non-essential files have been removed or heavily compressed to reduce the file size. Unlike an "ISO" or a "ROM," which is a perfect 1:1 copy of the original disc, a Rip is altered.
Usually includes the "Separate Ways" campaign featuring Ada Wong and "The Mercenaries" mini-game. Resident Evil 4 - PC Rip
While many players were downloading "PC Rips," dedicated modders were working to reverse-engineer the broken game. This led to the creation of the mod patches long before Capcom officially released their own HD update. In the context of software piracy and game
