head to head
vs
Grim FandangovsZork II: The Wizard of Frobozz
Grim Fandango leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Grim FandangoZork II: The Wizard of Frobozz
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 0
Grim Fandango leans harder on execution: Tank controls are awkward but never a skill test
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz leans harder on variance: Wizard spells and unmapped rooms are hidden until explored
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.