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Destiny 2vsSystem Shock 2

Destiny 2 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); System Shock 2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).

EXECUTION6 /10READS2 /10VARIANCE5 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10
Destiny 2System Shock 2

Axis by axis

Execution6 vs 6

Even - both lean on execution about the same.

Reads2 vs 0

Destiny 2 leans harder on reads: PvE is scripted; Crucible has light adaptation.

Variance5 vs 4

Destiny 2 leans harder on variance: Loot drops and rolls drive the chase.

Optimization8 vs 9

System Shock 2 leans harder on optimization: Deep build tree and resource conservation define the entire skill ceiling

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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