head to head
vs
Retro/GradevsThumper
Retro/Grade leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); Thumper leans Execution (Pure Mechanics).
Retro/GradeThumper
Axis by axis
Execution8 vs 9
Thumper leans harder on execution: Split-second rhythm inputs at speed are the entire test
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
Thumper leans harder on optimization: Memorizing patterns and scoring lines helps mastery
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.