head to head
vs
The Outer WorldsvsTwo Worlds: Epic Edition
The Outer Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Two Worlds: Epic Edition leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Outer WorldsTwo Worlds: Epic Edition
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 4
Two Worlds: Epic Edition leans harder on execution: Real-time combat has timing but no high twitch ceiling
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
Two Worlds: Epic Edition leans harder on variance: Loot drops and alchemy add 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.