head to head
vs
Chrono TriggervsForager
Chrono Trigger leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Forager leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Chrono TriggerForager
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Chrono Trigger leans harder on reads: Scripted bosses
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 8
Forager leans harder on optimization: Pure economy loop: automate, expand, compound
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.