head to head
vs
Horizon Zero DawnvsThe Walking Zombie 2
Horizon Zero Dawn leans Execution (Practiced Mastery); The Walking Zombie 2 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Horizon Zero DawnThe Walking Zombie 2
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 5
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
The Walking Zombie 2 leans harder on variance: Loot and spawn randomness add some chance
Optimization5 vs 6
The Walking Zombie 2 leans harder on optimization: Skill perks, gear and quest progression drive the RPG
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.