head to head
vs
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special EditionvsYoung Merlin
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Young Merlin leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special EditionYoung Merlin
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
Young Merlin leans harder on variance: Wordless icon puzzles hide their logic until deciphered
Optimization7 vs 6
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition leans harder on optimization: Perk, crafting and stealth-archer loops trivially solve combat
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.