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Erica cover artvsThe Stanley Parable cover art

EricavsThe Stanley Parable

Erica leans Variance (Light / Casual); The Stanley Parable leans Variance (Light / Casual).

EXECUTION0 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION3 /10
EricaThe Stanley Parable

Axis by axis

Execution0 vs 0

Even - both lean on execution about the same.

Reads0 vs 0

Even - both lean on reads about the same.

Variance3 vs 2

Erica leans harder on variance: Branch outcomes hidden on first viewing

Optimization3 vs 2

Erica leans harder on optimization: Mapping choice branches across replays

Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.

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Erica

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The Stanley Parable