head to head
vs
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of AmnvsDiablo II
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Diablo II leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of AmnDiablo II
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn leans harder on reads: Enemies run scripted behaviour patterns, never modelling your tactics
Variance5 vs 6
Diablo II leans harder on variance: Loot RNG and random maps drive the grind
Optimization10 vs 9
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn leans harder on optimization: Mage spell sequences, dual-class builds and Spellhold routing define mastery
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.