head to head
vs
Disgaea D2: A Brighter DarknessvsFallout
Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Fallout leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Disgaea D2: A Brighter DarknessFallout
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.
Variance3 vs 4
Fallout leans harder on variance: To-hit rolls and random encounters
Optimization9 vs 8
Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness leans harder on optimization: Stat-stacking, reincarnation and grind efficiency ARE the game
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.