The irony! They actually used motion capture techniques for many battle animations,
yet I have to agree: it the moment battles about as dynamic as a brick wall. It would
be so refreshing to actually have the possibility to quickly jump out of the way of an
enemies special attack or to take cover from a flame breath attack behind your shield
at the press of a button.

Then again, they are currently overhauling the battle system... well, a man can hope.