head to head
vs
Crypt of the NecroDancervsNioh
Crypt of the NecroDancer leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); Nioh leans Execution (Practiced Mastery).
Crypt of the NecroDancerNioh
Axis by axis
Execution9 vs 9
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Nioh leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance4 vs 2
Crypt of the NecroDancer leans harder on variance: Procedural dungeons and item drops add some swing.
Optimization6 vs 7
Nioh leans harder on optimization: Build crafting and stance routing reward 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.