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The Outer WorldsvsUltima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds

The Outer Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).

EXECUTION3 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10
The Outer WorldsUltima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds

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 3

Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds leans harder on variance: Eight unknown worlds hide secrets until mapped

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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