• The ISO is bad: Unlike the original discs, downloaded ISOs have been altered by someone else. There's no guarantee of quality control. The file may be an incomplete or corrupt rip of the original game disc, or it could be a bad version created by a hobbyist.
• Issues with the softmod: While less likely to be the root cause of a specific ISO problem, any software used to load unofficial games (like Free McBoot or Open PS2 Loader) is a community creation. An incompatibility between the game and the version of your softmod can sometimes cause issues.
• Emulator-specific saves: A downloaded ISO may have been created for a specific PS2 emulator on a PC (like PCSX2). It might be missing compatibility patches or files necessary for a physical console to write save data correctly.

What you can do

• Find a different ISO: The best solution is to simply find another ISO of the game from a reputable source. Look for a different rip or version number to ensure the file is clean and complete. This is the only way to get a functional save file for that specific game.
• Transfer a save file from a PC: If you are technologically inclined, you could play the game on an emulator like PCSX2 until you reach a natural save point, create the save file, and then transfer it back to your physical memory card. This requires additional hardware, such as a Free McBoot (FMCB) card and a USB stick, as well as a PC to perform the conversion.
• Use a found save file: In a similar vein, you can find a compatible save file for your game online and transfer it to your physical memory card.

What won't work

• Buying a new memory card: The issue is with the game file itself, not your hardware. A brand new memory card will not fix a corrupt ISO.
• Burning the ISO to a new disc: If the ISO is the problem, burning it to a new DVD will not magically fix the save function. You'll just have a new copy of the same broken game.

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