By that I mean executions that appear more tense?

A lot of the executions so far have been, though brutal and fun to watch, effortless. The victim always seems helpless, crawling and stumbling away while the executioner "plays with their food" so to speak, lawbringer sharpening his axe followed by a beheading, Valkery blocking haphazardly thrown punches whilst looking away as she just sorta plunks her spear into their throat and so on.

I'd like to see executions that keep you on your toes. Obviously we know it's an execution and the victim will die but must they always appear so defeated? I'd like to see a last flare of effort, let them "go down swinging"

I have one particular example in mind that I think would fit warden perfectly and might convey what I'm getting at a bit better.

*Spoiler alert for those who've never played the witcher 3 and plan to at some point*

In the final boss fight, Geralt faces off against Eredin (king of the wild hunt) you've beaten him and it goes into a cut scene, Geralt swings his sword and its blocked by Eredin with enough force to push off which then Geralt uses the momentum to spin about and lunge the sword Eredins eye. I'll see if I can upload a clip of it, it really does look beautiful as far as sword play is concerned.

I'd like to see more executions where the Victim doesnt just give up but gives a good final effort and I have a couple ideas already.

For Valkery: she lands the killing blow but instead of her opponent going down so easily, they grab her spear, pulling it further in till she's face to face, all the while she seems surprised (if not downright shocked) then the victim reaches behind and pulls out a dagger going for the plunge, she grips their wrist as it comes down, kicks their leg out, their hand is free again to try once more at a stab only to be met with her shield in the face (only barely though)

For Centurion: (inspired by my favorite movie Gladiator starring Russel Crowe)

Cent pulls his sword out and swings for the neck, only to have his arm grappled and spun about, the victim getting hold of his blade. Centurion gains his balance while the now armed victim readies himself for what they think is an easy kill. They swing wildly as he dodges it side to side and finally they lunge at him but he grapples their arm, turning the sword about with it still in their hand. Cent slowly but surely and with no small amount of effort pushes the sword closer and closer to its weilder while the victim punches and kicks with no success, cent finally digs the blade deep into their neck and as the victim falls to the ground defeated, he takes his sword back.


Just a couple off the top of my head for now but I'd love to hear other ideas anyone else has. If any ubi reps could give their two pennies on the matter that'd be great too. Anywho, what say you gamers?