Oh good, the debate about Zelda weapon degradation is back in full force for Tears of the Kingdom

Just like in Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will also feature weapon degradation - which has received a mixed response from fans.

The majority of Zelda fans appear to also appreciate the controversial mechanic, which we first got a glimpse of during yesterday's Tears of the Kingdom gameplay demonstration. During the 10-minute preview, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma revealed that weapon degradation was back, but that Link's new abilities can make it a less painful experience if you're not fond of the feature.

As demonstrated in the presentation, basic weapons like a tree branch won't last long when used against enemies like the newly-introduced Constructs. However, if you make use of Link's new Fuse ability - which is the coolest of the new abilities - you can upgrade your weapon with things like boulders to make them more durable and less likely to break after just a couple of hits.

Seeing this mechanic in action yesterday has got Breath of the Wild fans all excited. Twitter user @MarioPrime, which is an appropriate username for a Zelda fan, simply tweeted during the reveal: "WEAPON DEGRADATION IS BACK BABY, LET THE TEARS FLOW." The Verge reporter Ash Parrish, had a similar sentiment, tweeting: "AOUNUMA SAID F*** YOU WEAPON DEGRADATION IS HERE TO STAY."