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I've seen a couple of videos for GU and the fighting looks a lot better than the SIGN series. Its more combo based, with a lot more close combat moves that can be accessed without using a menu. It should help the battles flow more. I also think you have the ability to change weapons according to the situation. Not 100% about that but i've seen pictures of the main character holding twin blades and another with him holding a ridiculously large, jagged sword. This should dramatically improve the variation of the game.