head to head
vs
Shadow HeartsvsThe Witcher
Shadow Hearts leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Witcher leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Shadow HeartsThe Witcher
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 3
Shadow Hearts leans harder on execution: Judgement Ring demands precise timed hits constantly.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
Shadow Hearts leans harder on variance: Ring sweet spots and malice system unknown first time.
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.