head to head
vs
Final Fantasy VvsYakuza: Like a Dragon
Final Fantasy V leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Yakuza: Like a Dragon leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Final Fantasy VYakuza: Like a Dragon
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Yakuza: Like a Dragon leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance3 vs 3
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization9 vs 8
Final Fantasy V leans harder on optimization: Job system offers deep build optimization and ability combination space
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.