If you look at the intricacies of the game... the choreography and athleticism of the game is incredible.» (sbnation.com)
Thankfully the game does contain a relatively basic tutorial that teaches you the intricacies of the game and hopefully succeed. (impulsegamer.com)
There's a certain level of depth to the combat (even if it never approaches the intricacies of the games it is emulating), but it is quite surprising how quickly and organically the game manages to teach the player its rules: Helmets defend against bladed weapons; blunt weapons beat helmets; shields mitigate projectile damage; etc.. (darkstation.com)