head to head
vs
Metaphor: ReFantaziovsResident Evil 2
Metaphor: ReFantazio leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Resident Evil 2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Metaphor: ReFantazioResident Evil 2
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 0
Metaphor: ReFantazio leans harder on reads: All enemies scripted; no adaptive AI opponent
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization9 vs 8
Metaphor: ReFantazio leans harder on optimization: Archetype combination, magic affinity routing, and calendar optimisation form the deep solve
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.