head to head
vs
TerrariavsThe Legend of Dragoon
Terraria leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Legend of Dragoon leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
TerrariaThe Legend of Dragoon
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance3 vs 2
Terraria leans harder on variance: World seeds and loot drops randomized.
Optimization8 vs 7
Terraria leans harder on optimization: Gear progression and arena prep solve every boss.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.