head to head
vs
Super Paper MariovsThe Plucky Squire
Super Paper Mario leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); The Plucky Squire leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Super Paper MarioThe Plucky Squire
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 3
Super Paper Mario leans harder on execution: Light platforming demands, well below mainline Mario
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance1 vs 1
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization6 vs 5
Super Paper Mario leans harder on optimization: Solving levels via the 2D/3D flip mechanic is the core test
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.