head to head
vs
GothicvsMagicka 2
Gothic leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Magicka 2 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
GothicMagicka 2
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 5
Magicka 2 leans harder on execution: Typing element combos quickly mid-fight is the skill ceiling
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
Gothic leans harder on variance: Unknown world dangers on first playthrough
Optimization7 vs 7
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.