head to head
vs
Final Fantasy VvsKnights of the Old Republic
Final Fantasy V leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Knights of the Old Republic leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Final Fantasy VKnights of the Old Republic
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Knights of the Old Republic leans harder on reads: All enemies follow scripted AI behaviour trees without player modelling
Variance3 vs 4
Knights of the Old Republic leans harder on variance: Loot rolls and pazaak draws provide hidden information layers
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.