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GrimmvsThe Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Grimm leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Vanishing of Ethan Carter leans Optimization (Light / Casual).

EXECUTION1 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION4 /10
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Execution1 vs 1

Even - both lean on execution about the same.

Reads0 vs 0

Even - both lean on reads about the same.

Variance1 vs 2

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter leans harder on variance: The mystery is hidden only until discovered

Optimization4 vs 3

Grimm leans harder on optimization: Coverage routing is the only light system to solve

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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