head to head
vs
Fallout 2vsThe Last Spell
Fallout 2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Last Spell leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Fallout 2The Last Spell
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Fallout 2 leans harder on reads: All tribal and Enclave enemies run fixed scripted combat routines
Variance5 vs 6
The Last Spell leans harder on variance: Random gear and trait rolls swing builds heavily.
Optimization9 vs 9
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.