head to head
vs
Metin2vsThe Settlers III
Metin2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Settlers III leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Metin2The Settlers III
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads2 vs 2
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
Metin2 leans harder on variance: Upgrade chance rolls dominate gear progression.
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.