head to head
vs
Fable IIIvsPoptropica
Fable III leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Poptropica leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Fable IIIPoptropica
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 2
Fable III leans harder on execution: Simplified combat rarely punishes
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance1 vs 2
Poptropica leans harder on variance: Island secrets are hidden until explored once
Optimization6 vs 6
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.