It's not very difficult though even on Hard. I'm guessing this is your first time playing TW1?
Not sure why you'd assume that from my post. I beat it back when it came out. I agree it's not hard, I've only died a few times this go-around, however the point remains the same... combat is the worst part of the game, and not enjoyable. Last thing I want to do is extend it and make it more difficult, whether it's "better" that way or not. I can't imagine traversing the swamp, which is already insanely annoying, with those drowners and blow-up worm things taking more hits to kill and damaging me more. Fuuuuuuuck that.
There are games with great combat where more challenge is a good thing. This isn't one of them.