head to head
vs
BastionvsThe Legend of Zelda
Bastion leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); The Legend of Zelda leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
BastionThe Legend of Zelda
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 Legend of Zelda leans harder on variance: Hidden caves and burn-every-bush secrets
Optimization6 vs 7
The Legend of Zelda leans harder on optimization: Dungeon order, item routing, and secret knowledge
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.