When comparing TagPro 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 TagPro is ranked 22nd. 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 Completely free game
The game is free to play without being pay to win as there are no purchases to be made.
Pro Easy to learn, difficult to master
Its not easy for beginners but you will get better and its just a awesome feeling to roll through all the enemy players and score a point.
Pro Balances individual skill and team coordination
In this game its all about teamplay. But one super skilled player can change the game.
Pro Community content creators
Reddit.com has a subreddit called /r/tagpro, which has a range of mods and userscripts available that are free to use.
Pro No mandatory registration
It's possible to play as guest. No registration is needed to play.
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 Slight lag in gameplay
During a hectic game any slight amount of lag can hurt ones gameplay, while it does not happen often and is actively improved by the devs it is still an issue to consider.
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.