head to head
vs
Destiny 2vsS.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Destiny 2 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Destiny 2S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Axis by axis
Execution6 vs 5
Destiny 2 leans harder on execution: Gunplay matters but raids forgive mechanics.
Reads2 vs 1
Destiny 2 leans harder on reads: PvE is scripted; Crucible has light adaptation.
Variance5 vs 5
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization8 vs 6
Destiny 2 leans harder on optimization: Build crafting, mods, and damage rotations dominate.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.