head to head
vs
Assassin's Creed ValhallavsStar Control: Origins
Assassin's Creed Valhalla leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); Star Control: Origins leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Assassin's Creed ValhallaStar Control: Origins
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
Star Control: Origins leans harder on variance: Planet contents and alien intentions are hidden until explored
Optimization5 vs 6
Star Control: Origins leans harder on optimization: Fleet upgrades, fuel routing and quest sequencing are systematic
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.