Levelled up my Character a bit more - got stuck on a Zombie section - I ran back to the village like a girl after getting killed lots before I discovered the Strike hotkey which does a tonne more damage than regular attacks.
I've focused mainly on levelling Physical Damage and Weapon Knowledge & Strike which seems to be working well - I have put a few points into Stamina and Regen to help with health.

Very cool game its kind of like a more cheerful version of Castlevania Circle of the Moon (a great GBA game)