head to head
vs
Dr. Mario WorldvsLife is Strange
Dr. Mario World leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos); Life is Strange leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos).
Dr. Mario WorldLife is Strange
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.
Variance4 vs 3
Dr. Mario World leans harder on variance: Capsule colour order is random within each attempt
Optimization6 vs 5
Dr. Mario World leans harder on optimization: Clearing boards within limited capsules is a solvable economy
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.