Ah I didn't know I could run because I wasn't able to move at all. I tried all the buttons, couldn't figure out what to do I was basically just standing there blocking enemies and waiting for my shurikens to come up.
Okay having tried it while being able to move, that was pretty fun. I really liked hitting the enemies but I wish I wasn't locked to moving in a straight line so I could hit the other guys. The shuriken stuff still needs work but the bones are pretty fun. My shoulders are tired and it stops if you look down or backward which is unfortunate. I also had issues blocking still. Felt like 25% of the time I would block it but still be hit, it even made the blocked noise. Pretty fun though.
Also I'd definitely look up Onirogu to see how good throwing mechanics can feel as I mentioned before.