head to head
vs
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingvsPokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingPokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 0
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness leans harder on reads: Scripted enemy trainers throughout
Variance3 vs 3
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 8
Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness leans harder on optimization: Team synergy and Shadow purification routing carry 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.