head to head
vs
Gunman ClivevsSonic the Hedgehog 3
Gunman Clive leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); Sonic the Hedgehog 3 leans Execution (Practiced Mastery).
Gunman CliveSonic the Hedgehog 3
Axis by axis
Execution7 vs 7
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance0 vs 1
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 leans harder on variance: Levels never change between runs
Optimization4 vs 5
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 leans harder on optimization: Route choice and emerald collection reward memorised play
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.