head to head
vs
Dynasty Warriors 4vsMad Max
Dynasty Warriors 4 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); Mad Max leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Dynasty Warriors 4Mad Max
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 1
Dynasty Warriors 4 leans harder on variance: Event triggers and weapon-drop RNG add mild fog
Optimization6 vs 5
Dynasty Warriors 4 leans harder on optimization: Battle-flow manipulation and weapon leveling are the real 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.