Do the special attacks we can queue up in VATs do anything special? I know Fore! knocks people down occasionally, but what about other attacks like back-slash, for the cleaver or machete?

Backslash costs less APs to use. Some special attacks cost more APs than a normal attack but do more damage.

Does it? Seemed to cost the same, but thank you. Seems reasonable.

Anyone else care to clarify the effects of the other special attacks?

Anyone?

Super Sledges have a knock back effect called mauler[and boy can they fly]