head to head
vs
Pokémon LeafGreen VersionvsThrough the Darkest of Times
Pokémon LeafGreen Version leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Through the Darkest of Times leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Pokémon LeafGreen VersionThrough the Darkest of Times
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 0
Pokémon LeafGreen Version leans harder on execution: Menu-driven turn battles demand no physical skill
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.