head to head
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Cthulhu Saves the WorldvsThe Sims 4
Cthulhu Saves the World leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Sims 4 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Cthulhu Saves the WorldThe Sims 4
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 1
Cthulhu Saves the World leans harder on variance: Random encounters and drops add light noise
Optimization7 vs 6
Cthulhu Saves the World leans harder on optimization: Insanity mechanics, unite abilities and builds reward system mastery
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.