Skyrim's combat system is missing any kinds of parrying mechanics. There should be a parry chance, if you swing your weapon at the right time.This way, dual wielders could gain some decent basic defense.

Its ok , kind of bland though it'll be cool if they add something like this though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWKRkhpFqhE

I don't feel much of difference between Oblivion and Skyrim regarding the Melee combat but I greatly approve being able to dual wielding swords and stuff, I don't like maces tho... The most effective combat style Ive played is 1Hand weapon and healing spell... putting a few perks onto casting good healing spells for half magicka is quite valuable. Also respite perks gives you nearly infinite power attacks. Considering the slow dagger dual wielding power attack a bug, I'm still waiting for a fix, I don't believe it would unbalance game at all... once the enemy has spotted you, daggers are just playstyle...

The melee combat in the Elder Scrolls games actually doesn't hurt my hands like the Batman Arkham Asylum or Batman Arkham City games do. Maybe I just have terrible reflexes(I do for the most part...) and am getting old while still a teenager. I'm just glad this series doesn't want to kill my hands.

Combat is damn boring in Skyrim.

yes, i'd like a few more movement possibilities in combat.

however, more than anything else, in 2012, i don't find it unreasonable to ask for better freakin A.I.!!