head to head
vs
Styx: Master of ShadowsvsThe Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring
Styx: Master of Shadows leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Styx: Master of ShadowsThe Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 2
The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring leans harder on reads: Multiplayer adds mild scouting mind games; campaign AI is scripted
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization8 vs 7
Styx: Master of Shadows leans harder on optimization: Rope routing, amber-clone use, and distraction sequencing are optimisable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.