head to head
vs
Salt and SanctuaryvsThe Evil Within 2
Salt and Sanctuary leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); The Evil Within 2 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Salt and SanctuaryThe Evil Within 2
Axis by axis
Execution6 vs 6
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads2 vs 1
Salt and Sanctuary leans harder on reads: Scripted bosses with telegraphs
Variance2 vs 3
The Evil Within 2 leans harder on variance: Collectibles are hidden; minor supply variance in open zones
Optimization7 vs 7
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.