They should show a proper version of the gameplay. I also wouldnt want every kill blow to have to be a QTE. 

Game has mad potential, i love rome games.

seems awsome

Those animations and slow downs will get really old really fast, the whole combat looks kind of bland to me, just like God of War and most other 3rd person hack'n slash. I like the concept though, most games depicting this era are grand strategy where you command an army from an isometric perspective, being down in the action could be satisfying if done correctly, and the visuals are truly amazing.

As it stands though, it appears to be a kind of Gears of War with swords and javelins. Get rid of the QTE's!
As far as variation goes, this is a cool addition to the One's library, regardless of what I feel about it as a game right now.

New video from showfloor showing the executions dont have to be used. Also that its actually a pretty fast game. Some of the animation hit detection needs a bit of work but everyting else is superb.

Still not my gameplay style since I'm no fan of 3rd person hack'n slash but it does look tons better and a lot more fluid without the annoying killcam and constant QTE's, the game certainly has potential, I imagine it's far from complete yet.

Wow, that looks much much better.

You weren't lying, it is actually comparable to God of War (which I love).

Damn it, I must have this game now. I love the ancient times of history.

Some screenshots to make you feel good.

Cant come soon enough.

Gameplay looks bland and boring, presentation is very good though.

Gameplay isn't quite my cup of tea, but if people like it enough when it is actually released then I might consider getting it at a later date, when it has gone down in price (I'm not getting an X1 at launch, anyway).