I've noticed that any time we hear "strong" or "weak" (in discussions such as these) we always assume the definitions to mean physical attributes and abilities,

I've noticed that any time we hear "strong" or "weak" (in discussions such as these) we always assume the definitions to mean physical attributes and abilities, and then it is ultimately comes down to performance, agility, pain tolerance, etc. This is dangerous as it looks to add credence to the concept that it is okay to portray women as weaker because under some averaged metrics they perform less than the average man. However, the "women are weak" quote isn't exclusively, or sometimes at all, related to physical ability. I would say that weak would be any situation or scenario where a person is not able to escape or solve (Princess Peach may not be able to defeat Bowser physically, but the writer's haven't had her try and out-smart him either.) "Women are weak" isn't exclusively in their ability to win in combat, its their ability to outsmart, to plan and problem-solve, and ultimately to look out for their safety. Very few games show female characters doing even that...