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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Warriors Orochi 4 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).

EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10
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Axis by axis

Execution3 vs 4

Warriors Orochi 4 leans harder on execution: Combo timing and dodges matter but enemies barely fight back

Reads0 vs 0

Even - both lean on reads about the same.

Variance2 vs 1

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim leans harder on variance: Loot tables and leveled lists inject mild randomness.

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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