my observations as a new player

I am new obviously this is first encounter with a very frustrating game mechanic when I attempt to melee an enemy close it deals no damage. I wonder if melee could be given more care and attention like the magic spells to become dynamic honestly how do you expect us to overcome some of these enemies when they hit so hard, I am playing on story mode at the moment. I don't want to criticize much of a game with huge potential however I have been playing game for over 3 decades. During that time I have learned a tremendous amount of how games should function that balances the system of combat and exploration. I can tell you this is not going to work having enemies that create small AoE that cause an unusual amount of damage to your hero the worst offender the attack you can't avoid no matter your shield defense. Also, I have observed how the audio stutters and cuts out frequently when out in the world. In addition to the npcs not speaking or lips syncing with dialogue it sounds like a taped audience. I am sure this can be resolved okay this entire post was not a question but a statement one last thought i have about the graphics. would it be possible to offer a fidelity mode for Xbox users?