Gradius

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Demons scripted attack patterns.

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Slight enemy behavior wobble between restarts

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Wall-jumps, shinesparks and boss dodges demand precise inputs

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - refined bullet-time gunplay and physics kills

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 9) - Tight dodging and parry timing decide every boss.

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 9) - Style-switch combos and Royal Guard timing are an execution Everest

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Quick-draw duels and combo shooting demand precision