head to head
vs
Imperial GloryvsPokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
Imperial Glory leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Imperial GloryPokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 2
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads2 vs 1
Imperial Glory leans harder on reads: Human multiplayer battles allow some feinting, AI doesn't adapt
Variance2 vs 3
Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! leans harder on variance: Catch rolls and wild spawns bring luck
Optimization7 vs 7
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.