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FIFA 21vsMLB The Show 24
FIFA 21 leans Execution (Competitive PvP); MLB The Show 24 leans Execution (Grand Arena).
FIFA 21MLB The Show 24
Axis by axis
Execution6 vs 7
MLB The Show 24 leans harder on execution: PCI placement, pitch timing precision
Reads6 vs 6
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization5 vs 6
MLB The Show 24 leans harder on optimization: Diamond Dynasty team building, attribute caps
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.