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Torchlight II leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Undying leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).

EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE5 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10
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Axis by axis

Execution3 vs 3

Even - both lean on execution about the same.

Reads0 vs 0

Even - both lean on reads about the same.

Variance5 vs 4

Torchlight II leans harder on variance: Loot rolls and random maps drive the chase

Optimization8 vs 7

Torchlight II leans harder on optimization: Skill trees and gear synergies decide character power

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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