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Desta: The Memories Between leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Planescape: Torment leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).

EXECUTION1 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION6 /10
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Axis by axis

Execution1 vs 1

Even - both lean on execution about the same.

Reads1 vs 1

Even - both lean on reads about the same.

Variance2 vs 3

Planescape: Torment leans harder on variance: Some dialogue outcomes and item discoveries are hidden until explored

Optimization6 vs 7

Planescape: Torment leans harder on optimization: Stat allocation, dialogue routing and companion management reward system 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.

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