head to head
vs
GruntzvsValkyria Chronicles
Gruntz leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Valkyria Chronicles leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
GruntzValkyria Chronicles
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 3
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Gruntz leans harder on reads: Enemies follow scripted behaviour, not adaptive
Variance2 vs 3
Valkyria Chronicles leans harder on variance: Accuracy rolls and interception fire add noise
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.