In an era where a new graphics card costs as much as a used car and AAA games launch at $70 (or more for "Deluxe" editions), the barrier to entry is high. For gamers in developing nations, where the exchange rate makes a $60 game cost a week's wages, repacks are often the only way to participate in the global gaming conversation.
If we analyze the game based on the hype often associated with such titles, the mechanics usually involve: