head to head
vs
Fantasy WarsvsHeroes of Might and Magic II
Fantasy Wars leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Heroes of Might and Magic II leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Fantasy WarsHeroes of Might and Magic II
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 0
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads2 vs 2
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 4
Heroes of Might and Magic II leans harder on variance: Map exploration, morale, luck, and combat rolls
Optimization8 vs 9
Heroes of Might and Magic II leans harder on optimization: Build orders, hero chaining, and creature math are deeply solvable
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.