head to head
vs
Batman Beyond: Return of the JokervsThe Matrix: Path of Neo
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); The Matrix: Path of Neo leans Execution (Practiced Mastery).
Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerThe Matrix: Path of Neo
Axis by axis
Execution6 vs 5
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker leans harder on execution: Stiff combat timing is the only real demand
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance1 vs 1
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization3 vs 4
The Matrix: Path of Neo leans harder on optimization: Unlocking and selecting upgrade paths rewards light planning
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.