There’s a scene in Zack Snyder’s 300 where Leonidas breaks from the ranks of his army and begins cutting through the Persians. The camera pans to the side to drink it in, showing him battling through waves of enemies with his spear and shield as time dilates to savor every killshot.

Melee weapons include your trusty ol' gauntlet, as well as a ball-and-chain-like weapon. Combine that with the shield saw, which you can throw to tear up enemies and even use as a makeshift grapple point, and let's just say the gameplay looks as exciting as ever.