head to head
vs
BastionvsThe Ascent
Bastion leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); The Ascent leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
BastionThe Ascent
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 5
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
The Ascent leans harder on variance: Loot drops vary builds
Optimization6 vs 6
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.