head to head
vs
Faaast PenguinvsNeed for Speed: The Run
Faaast Penguin leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); Need for Speed: The Run leans Execution (Pure Mechanics).
Faaast PenguinNeed for Speed: The Run
Axis by axis
Execution7 vs 7
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Need for Speed: The Run leans harder on reads: Rivals rubber-band on scripts, nothing to out-think
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization3 vs 4
Need for Speed: The Run leans harder on optimization: Checkpoint routes and car choice are quickly solved
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.