head to head
vs
Pokémon LeafGreen VersionvsSkies of Arcadia
Pokémon LeafGreen Version leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Skies of Arcadia leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Pokémon LeafGreen VersionSkies of Arcadia
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 2
Skies of Arcadia leans harder on execution: Turn-based menus; ship battle positioning minimal dexterity
Reads1 vs 0
Pokémon LeafGreen Version leans harder on reads: Trainers are scripted; link battles are a side mode
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
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.