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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Transistor leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).

EXECUTION4 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10
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Execution4 vs 4

Even - both lean on execution about the same.

Reads0 vs 1

Transistor leans harder on reads: Process enemies follow scripts.

Variance3 vs 2

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR leans harder on variance: Unexplored dungeons and loot rolls hold mild surprises

Optimization7 vs 7

Even - both lean on optimization about the same.

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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