head to head
vs
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationvsOctopath Traveler
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Octopath Traveler leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationOctopath Traveler
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Octopath Traveler leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance4 vs 3
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation leans harder on variance: Random encounters and drop hunting add noise.
Optimization9 vs 9
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.