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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingvsPokémon SoulSilver Version
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Pokémon SoulSilver Version leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingPokémon SoulSilver Version
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 0
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Pokémon SoulSilver Version leans harder on reads: Trainer AI is scripted; human battles are an optional sideline
Variance3 vs 3
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 8
Pokémon SoulSilver Version leans harder on optimization: Team building against known gyms is fully plannable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.