head to head
vs
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the RiftvsOctopath Traveler
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Octopath Traveler leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the RiftOctopath Traveler
Axis by axis
Execution0 vs 1
Octopath Traveler leans harder on execution: Turn-based, no input demand
Reads0 vs 1
Octopath Traveler leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance3 vs 3
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization9 vs 9
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.