head to head
vs
Gothic IIvsHow to Survive
Gothic II leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); How to Survive leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Gothic IIHow to Survive
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 4
How to Survive leans harder on variance: Scavenged materials and island layouts are unknown until explored
Optimization8 vs 7
Gothic II leans harder on optimization: Strict learning-point economy rewards ruthless planning
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.