head to head
vs
Warriors Orochi 3vsYakuza 0
Warriors Orochi 3 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Yakuza 0 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Warriors Orochi 3Yakuza 0
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 4
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Yakuza 0 leans harder on reads: Scripted enemies
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 6
Warriors Orochi 3 leans harder on optimization: Team synergy building from a 130+ roster is the deep layer
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.