head to head
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DiRT 4vsSplit/Second
DiRT 4 leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); Split/Second leans Execution (Pure Mechanics).
DiRT 4Split/Second
Axis by axis
Execution8 vs 8
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 2
Split/Second leans harder on reads: Timing powerplays against human rivals rewards prediction.
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization5 vs 4
DiRT 4 leans harder on optimization: Car choice, setup and rally team progression are solvable systems
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.