Ikaruga

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Route planning and mask choice per floor

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Loadouts and boss phase order are fully learnable.

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Planning the perfect room-clear sequence

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - One-credit clears come from memorising routes and spawn patterns

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Route optimisation and card-discard sequencing form the depth layer

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Weapon choice and route memorisation are mandatory

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 10) - Pure input precision over deterministic tracks defines everything.

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Keeper rescue sequencing and phase timing are fully learnable

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Finding the fastest line and technique per track is fully solvable

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Weapon synergies and ranked-route planning form a deep solvable system

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Memorising spawns and weapon routes is half the run

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Demon AI is scripted, not adaptive.