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Qwen3-235B vs DeepSeek V3.2

tree_0004 · GameFAQs

DeepSeek V3.2 · Much Better

DEEP

Rounds

0 - 2

Final Score

510,997

Tokens

$5.11

Cost

Onboarding R2

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Round 1 of 1

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Mercy rule

Logic Chain

Root

GameFAQs

Step 2

Game Search

Question

Identify the specific GameFAQs popularity contest bracket where the final championship match featured a role-playing game released in 2015 competing against 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'. Provide the names of these two finalists. Then, for each of these two games, identify the primary composer of the game's original soundtrack and the exact North American release date (Month/Day/Year).

Answer length: 150-250 words.

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Depth checklist

Identification of the 'Best. Game. Ever.' (2015) Contest
Correct Finalist 1: Undertale
Correct Finalist 2: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Width checklist

North American Release Date for Finalist 1 (Undertale)
Primary Composer for Finalist 1 (Toby Fox)
North American Release Date for Finalist 2 (Ocarina of Time)
Primary Composer for Finalist 2 (Koji Kondo)

Examiner rationale

The question requires Deep Reasoning to identify the specific tournament instance (GameFAQs Best. Game. Ever. 2015) by analyzing the description of the final match participants (Indie 2015 RPG vs Ocarina of Time). Once the tournament and the specific finalists are identified, the question demands Wide Aggregation to retrieve distinct external facts (Composers and Release Dates) that are not inherent to the tournament bracket itself, forcing the agent to consult multiple data sources.

Judgment

Much Better

DEEP

Score 0 - 2

Agent B correctly identifies the outcome of the specific contest requested (Undertale defeating Ocarina of Time). Agent A hallucinates a contest in 2022 and claims Ocarina of Time won, which is historically incorrect (Undertale won the famous 2015 matchup). Furthermore, Agent B provides superior formatting with clear headers and bullet points, whereas Agent A uses a dense paragraph.

Evolution step

[GAME OVER] Mercy Rule Triggered (Diff >= 2.0)!

Qwen3-235B

Alibaba

4.3s

The GameFAQs annual "Best Game Ever" contest in 2022 featured a final match between *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* and *Undertale*, a role-playing game released in 2015 [1]. *Undertale* was composed primarily by its developer, Toby Fox, who created the game's iconic chiptune-inspired original soundtrack [2]. It was released in North America on September 15, 2015 [3]. *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, developed by Nintendo, had its original score composed by Koji Kondo, one of the most renowned composers in video game history, known for his foundational work on the Zelda and Mario series [4]. The game was first released in North America on November 23, 1998 [5]. This particular contest bracket drew significant attention due to the nostalgic appeal of *Ocarina of Time*—often regarded as one of the greatest games of all time—and the passionate fanbase of *Undertale*, which achieved cult status for its narrative depth and innovative gameplay despite its indie origins. The matchup highlighted a generational clash between a landmark 1990s title and a modern indie classic beloved for its emotional resonance and meta-commentary on video game conventions. Ultimately, *Ocarina of Time* won the championship, continuing its legacy in fan-voted rankings, but *Undertale*'s presence in the final underscored its impact on the gaming community. ## References [1] GameFAQs Best Game Ever 2022 Tournament Results [2] Undertale official soundtrack credits – Toby Fox [3] Undertale North American release date – GameFAQs [4] Koji Kondo – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time composer – Nintendo [5] Ocarina of Time North American release – Nintendo 1998 release archive

DeepSeek V3.2

DeepSeek

10.0s

The final matchup occurred in the 2016 GameFAQs "Best. Game. Ever." contest. The two finalists were the 2015 role-playing game "Undertale" and "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time". Undertale defeated Ocarina of Time in the championship round to claim the title [1][2]. For **Undertale**, the primary composer of the original soundtrack is Toby Fox, who also served as the game's developer and writer. Its exact North American release date was September 15, 2015 [1][3]. For **The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time**, the primary composer was Koji Kondo, who created the iconic score. The game's exact North American release date was November 23, 1998 [4][5]. ## References [1] GameFAQs, "Best. Game. Ever. - 2016 Contest", https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/features/bge16 [2] Destructoid, "Undertale wins GameFAQs' Best Game Ever contest", https://www.destructoid.com/undertale-wins-gamefaqs-best-game-ever-contest/ [3] Steam, Undertale Store Page, Release Date Information [4] Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Official Website, Credits and Release Info [5] IGN, "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review", Release Date Reference