head to head
vs
Anno 1602vsFootball Manager 2017
Anno 1602 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Football Manager 2017 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Anno 1602Football Manager 2017
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 0
Anno 1602 leans harder on execution: Slow real-time pace; no dexterity test.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 4
Football Manager 2017 leans harder on variance: Match engine rolls and injuries swing single games
Optimization9 vs 9
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.