List of random design flaws of Penumbra Overture

[Yuhaney]

-It is very hard to attack with weapons because you can't aim when swinging.

Yes you can.
Press left mouse button to activate the 'swing'. At the same time, when you're holding you're 'left mouse button' to attack from left or right, start to hold you're 'right mouse button' and you can move around with the aim and the swing is still activated.