When comparing Everybody Edits vs Pokemon Global Showdown, the Slant community recommends Pokemon Global Showdown for most people. In the question“What are the best browser-based multiplayer games?” Pokemon Global Showdown is ranked 5th while Everybody Edits is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose Pokemon Global Showdown is:
Even the longest battles take less than 15 minutes.
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Pros
Pro Design your own levels live
As the name of the game implies you are given the possibility of editing. You can start with something already made and make it your own or build something from scratch. And you can do it all in real time, while you and others are running around in the game.
Pro Delightfully cruel
Levels can be changed on the fly in the most frustrating ways possible (disappearing floors, changed goals, altered layouts, etc) while you alongside other people are trying to reach the end.
Pro Very challenging
They frustrate you, but if you can handle it, you are rewarded.
Pro In-game chat
Pro Fast gameplay
Even the longest battles take less than 15 minutes.
Pro Strategy
Multiplayer Pokemon is like chess for people with short attention spans. A successful prediction can mean the difference between losing or winning.
Cons
Con Very few players
Everybody Edits is dying.
Con Requires flash
Needs Flash in your browser.
Con Not Casual friendly online
Con Steep learning curve
Type advantages and disadvantages are incredibly important, as well as knowing the roles of different Pokemon on each team. It's a lot to get into for a newcomer.