head to head
vs
Fire EmblemvsMaster of Orion (2016)
Fire Emblem leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Master of Orion (2016) leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Fire EmblemMaster of Orion (2016)
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 2
Master of Orion (2016) leans harder on reads: AI races follow defined personalities without adapting to your play
Variance4 vs 5
Master of Orion (2016) leans harder on variance: Random galaxy generation and diplomatic outcomes add hidden elements
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.