Everything seen so far could still change before the game is finished. 'That’s because I’m still working on everything, and it’s all a work in progress. 'You might also notice that the sword swing animation looks different than it did in the original footage,' wrote Barone. However, don't get too attached to these mechanics, as everything seen so far is liable to change. There will be other off-hand items besides shields that will compliment different play styles.' 'But you don’t have to play like this, you could just as well charge in aggressively, and if you can pull it off, you’ll defeat enemies more quickly that way.
'The shield/stun mechanic rewards more cautious, patient players who wait for a window of opportunity,' wrote Barone.