head to head
vs
Indiana Jones and the Fate of AtlantisvsReturn to Zork
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Return to Zork leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Indiana Jones and the Fate of AtlantisReturn to Zork
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Return to Zork leans harder on reads: Characters follow scripted responses, not adaptation
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
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.