head to head
vs
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of ChernobylvsUltima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of ChernobylUltima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss
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.
Variance5 vs 4
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl leans harder on variance: Anomalies, mutant spawns, and artifact RNG hide information
Optimization6 vs 7
Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss leans harder on optimization: Rune combination mastery and skill allocation define optimal dungeon routing
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.