head to head
vs
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary EditionvsThe Witcher
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Witcher leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary EditionThe Witcher
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition leans harder on reads: solo RPG, no adaptive enemies
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization8 vs 7
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition leans harder on optimization: deep build, perk, and gear optimization
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.