System Shock (1994)

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 9) - Deep build tree and resource conservation define the entire skill ceiling

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 7) - Team synergy, rotation theory, and stat optimisation dominate endgame

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Bosses follow scripted movesets; no adaptive opponent modeling you.

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Real-time card play needs timing but not twitch mastery

Both lean on optimization about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 6) - Procedurally generated weapon drops vary

Both lean on variance about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Intel gathering and exploiting known weaknesses solves fights

Both lean on optimization about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 2) - Enemy positions are static once patrol patterns are learned

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 4) - Boss fights require dodging and aim under pressure.

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - Deaths come from unknown scripted traps until memorised

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Guard patrol routes are fixed; no opponent models you

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Enemy patrols are fully scripted; no adaptive opposition