head to head
vs
International Superstar Soccer 64vsResistance 2
International Superstar Soccer 64 leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); Resistance 2 leans Execution (Pure Mechanics).
International Superstar Soccer 64Resistance 2
Axis by axis
Execution7 vs 7
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads4 vs 4
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 1
International Superstar Soccer 64 leans harder on variance: Slight keeper and bounce randomness within deterministic play
Optimization3 vs 4
Resistance 2 leans harder on optimization: Exotic weapon choice and class co-op roles add planning
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.