head to head
vs
Motocross MadnessvsNeed for Speed: The Run
Motocross Madness leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); Need for Speed: The Run leans Execution (Pure Mechanics).
Motocross MadnessNeed for Speed: The Run
Axis by axis
Execution7 vs 7
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance1 vs 2
Need for Speed: The Run leans harder on variance: Scripted events surprise once, then are known
Optimization3 vs 4
Need for Speed: The Run leans harder on optimization: Checkpoint routes and car choice are quickly solved
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.