head to head
vs
ATOM RPGvsKnights of the Old Republic
ATOM RPG leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Knights of the Old Republic leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
ATOM RPGKnights of the Old Republic
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance5 vs 4
ATOM RPG leans harder on variance: Hidden loot locations, faction event triggers and random encounters add unknowns
Optimization8 vs 9
Knights of the Old Republic leans harder on optimization: Force power selection, feat prerequisites and light/dark routing are systematically solvable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.