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Terraria leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).

EXECUTION4 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10
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Axis by axis

Execution4 vs 3

Terraria leans harder on execution: Boss fights require dodging and aim under pressure.

Reads0 vs 0

Even - both lean on reads about the same.

Variance3 vs 3

Even - both lean on variance about the same.

Optimization8 vs 7

Terraria leans harder on optimization: Gear progression and arena prep solve every boss.

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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