head to head
vs
The Outer WorldsvsUltima IX: Ascension
The Outer Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Ultima IX: Ascension leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Outer WorldsUltima IX: Ascension
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
The Outer Worlds leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
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.