head to head
vs
Super Mario Bros. 35vsThe Callisto Protocol
Super Mario Bros. 35 leans Execution (Pure Mechanics); The Callisto Protocol leans Execution (Pure Mechanics).
Super Mario Bros. 35The Callisto Protocol
Axis by axis
Execution8 vs 8
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads2 vs 1
Super Mario Bros. 35 leans harder on reads: Opponents matter but interaction is indirect enemy-sending
Variance4 vs 3
Super Mario Bros. 35 leans harder on variance: Which enemies arrive from rivals randomises your lane
Optimization5 vs 5
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.