Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 7) - SMI scoring system incentivises optimal ghost, panther, or assault routing

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Guard cone randomness is minimal once patterns are learned

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 2) - Trust meter pressure is scripted, not adaptive.

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Guard patrol overlap creates some hidden-state uncertainty early on

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Outpost approaches and skill trees are plannable

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 4) - Cover stealth, point-shooting, and tighter action sequences

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Time-stops-when-you-stop removes most twitch pressure

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Outpost approach planning and skill unlocks carry progression

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Solid gunplay but squad does much lifting

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Open maps reward planned routes, sound masking and relocation

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Plotting demolition targets and escape routes is the game

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - tactics and equipment loadouts solvable