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The SimsvsThe Spectrum Retreat
The Sims leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Spectrum Retreat leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
The SimsThe Spectrum Retreat
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 1
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 0
Even - both lean on reads about the same.
Variance2 vs 1
The Sims leans harder on variance: Event rolls add flavour, all quickly mapped
Optimization6 vs 7
The Spectrum Retreat leans harder on optimization: Colour-swap logic puzzles each have a solvable answer
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.