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GladiusvsTerraria

Gladius leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Terraria leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).

EXECUTION3 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10
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Axis by axis

Execution3 vs 4

Terraria leans harder on execution: Boss fights require dodging and aim under pressure.

Reads1 vs 0

Gladius leans harder on reads: Enemy AI follows predictable tactical scripts

Variance3 vs 3

Even - both lean on variance about the same.

Optimization8 vs 8

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.

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