head to head
vs
PaRappa the RappervsRez
PaRappa the Rapper leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); Rez leans Execution (Pure Mechanics).
PaRappa the RapperRez
Axis by axis
Execution8 vs 7
PaRappa the Rapper leans harder on execution: Hitting button cues on beat is the whole game
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance1 vs 1
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization3 vs 4
Rez leans harder on optimization: Score chains and route choices reward memorized play
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.