Lies of P, an upcoming Bloodborne-inspired Soulslike game, features a weapon durability mechanic that rewards players for taking care of their weapons. As players slash their way through a steampunked Belle Époque-era France as the clockwork doll protagonist, they can use the Grinder item to sharpen their weapons and replenish their durability. The game also allows players to enhance their Grinder with elemental effects, further increasing their damage output. By paying attention to weapon durability and honing their equipment, players gain a literal sharp edge in battle.
Weapon Durability, or easily breakable weapons, are present in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and cannot be disabled. However, players can increase weapon durability by fusing them with durable items like diamonds. The new Fuse ability can also increase durability, but weapons will still eventually break. Accepting that weapons break is part of the game's mechanics, and players can always pick up new weapons after fights or in temples.
While many gamers are debating the return of weapon durability in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the author argues that the cooking system needs an overhaul. While the cooking system in Breath of the Wild is deep and fun, it falls short of its full potential due to the slow and tedious process of navigating the cluttered inventory to cook. The author suggests a cooking menu and recipe book to improve the system.
