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Pros
Pro Free and open-source
LibGDX is completely free to use, with no premium or paid version. It is also open-source under the Apache 2.0 license allowing you to change and distribute it freely.
Pro Across platform support
You can write once and run anywhere (Android, IOS, Desktop, Browser) also lately came with lib to deal with VR.
Pro Doesn't force a specific design
Unlike some engines, which only allow you to make your game in a few specific ways, libGDX allows you to design any type of game you wish as it is extremely customisable.
Pro Interfacing with platform specific code
Sometimes it is necessary to access platform specific APIs, e.g., adding advertisement services or leaderboard functionality provided by frameworks.
Pro Desktop deployment allows for quicker development
Even if your game is made for Android, libGDX makes cross-platform deployment easy, This allows you to test your game on desktop quickly and easily without having to deploy to Android every time.
Cons
Con Java dependency
libGDX is written in Java. While there are ways to build it into native binaries, its intended and supported use is with the JVM, which has performance ramifications.
Con Could be difficult for inexperienced programmers
LibGDX is a low-level engine meaning it requires much more coding than other higher-level engines. Although this allows for greater customization, it can make things more difficult for beginner programmers.
Con Documentation could be better
Other than a brief installation / getting started overview, libGDX's documentation consists of an official wiki with several incomplete pages, and automated Javadocs. The community recognizes these shortcomings, and new users are encouraged to ask for help.
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