head to head
vs
Neighbours from Hell 2: On VacationvsThe Bluecoats: North vs. South
Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Bluecoats: North vs. South leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Neighbours from Hell 2: On VacationThe Bluecoats: North vs. South
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 1
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 3
The Bluecoats: North vs. South leans harder on variance: random battle resolution elements
Optimization5 vs 6
The Bluecoats: North vs. South leans harder on optimization: tactical unit and formation optimization
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.