head to head
vs
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive AgevsMight & Magic: Clash of Heroes
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive AgeMight & Magic: Clash of Heroes
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 1
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age leans harder on execution: Classic turn-based; no twitch input at any point
Reads1 vs 2
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes leans harder on reads: Optional PvP adds light mind games; campaign AI is scripted.
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization8 vs 8
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.