head to head
vs
PeakvsThe Callisto Protocol
Peak leans Execution (Practiced Mastery); The Callisto Protocol leans Execution (Pure Mechanics).
PeakThe Callisto Protocol
Axis by axis
Execution7 vs 8
The Callisto Protocol leans harder on execution: Melee-parry timing and dodge-direction choices are the core skill
Reads0 vs 1
The Callisto Protocol leans harder on reads: Mutants follow telegraphed scripted attack patterns
Variance3 vs 3
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization5 vs 5
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.