head to head
Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakevsPlanescape: Torment
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Planescape: Torment leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakePlanescape: Torment
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Planescape: Torment leans harder on reads: NPCs are scripted personalities; no adaptive opponent exists
Variance4 vs 3
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake leans harder on variance: Encounters, drops and damage rolls add classic JRPG randomness
Optimization7 vs 7
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.

