head to head
vs
A Tale in the DesertvsPokemon FireRed Version
A Tale in the Desert leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Pokemon FireRed Version leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
A Tale in the DesertPokemon FireRed Version
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 0
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads3 vs 2
A Tale in the Desert leans harder on reads: Player politics, laws and economy involve real negotiation
Variance1 vs 3
Pokemon FireRed Version leans harder on variance: Wild encounters and catch rolls bring luck
Optimization8 vs 8
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.