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Scarlet Hollow leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos); VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action leans Optimization (Light / Casual).

EXECUTION0 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION4 /10
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Axis by axis

Execution0 vs 0

Even - both lean on execution about the same.

Reads0 vs 0

Even - both lean on reads about the same.

Variance2 vs 1

Scarlet Hollow leans harder on variance: Hidden supernatural events and skill-check outcomes add uncertainty

Optimization4 vs 3

Scarlet Hollow leans harder on optimization: Choosing skills at start and dialogue options to maximise survival chances is optimisable

Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.

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