head to head
vs
The Last SpellvsTorchlight
The Last Spell leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Torchlight leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The Last SpellTorchlight
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance6 vs 5
The Last Spell leans harder on variance: Random gear and trait rolls swing builds heavily.
Optimization9 vs 8
The Last Spell leans harder on optimization: Action-point optimization and defense layout is the game.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.