Is there ANY way to strafe or back away from an enemy in combat with the witcher actually facing the enemy all the time? I find it kinda, well, idiotic and un-witcherlike to move around an enemy while not facing him (plus you get much more damage if you get hit in the back). I tried looking at the key mapping, I tried pushing like every button there is on the keyboard, but couldn't find any that would allow me to do this. I know I can roll away from an enemy and not get hit at all, but you know, rolling away around an enemy like some sort of ninja isn't exactly what I imagine Geralt to fight like.

Good question!

No, there is not. Maybe this is a special ability you have to unlock. :) I'm jesting.

But strangely enough, auto aim still works for enemies behind Gerald. Hm...

My major gripe about an otherwise great game.

Right, it's something like the Force. Gerald can fight blindfolded. :)