head to head
vs
13 Sentinels: Aegis RimvsNeighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
13 Sentinels: Aegis RimNeighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation leans harder on reads: neighbor follows scripted routine, not adaptive
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization6 vs 5
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim leans harder on optimization: Optimising battle chip builds and unlocking all story segments is the mechanical layer
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.