head to head
vs
L.A. NoirevsThe Last Express
L.A. Noire leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos); The Last Express leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos).
L.A. NoireThe Last Express
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 1
L.A. Noire leans harder on execution: Light shooting and driving, very forgiving
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization5 vs 6
The Last Express leans harder on optimization: Learning the train's clockwork timeline solves the mystery
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.