head to head
vs
Silent Hill 2 (2001)vsThe Last Guy
Silent Hill 2 (2001) leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Last Guy leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Silent Hill 2 (2001)The Last Guy
Axis by axis
Execution3 vs 5
The Last Guy leans harder on execution: Leading a trailing crowd while dodging monsters needs control
Reads1 vs 2
The Last Guy leans harder on reads: Monsters follow scripted behavior, not adapting
Variance3 vs 3
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization6 vs 7
The Last Guy leans harder on optimization: Routing the city to gather survivors efficiently is the core
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.