I had same impression to be honest ...
Until, recently (yesterday?) when Tuco in some other topic pointed out that he is curious about if Larian will include some martial moves ...
Honestly, if they would not ... and just let Monks attack as regular unarmed character, it would be kinda letdown ... but then you would be totally right.
BUT! If they do plan to implement some special moves for their attack ... it means lot of unique animations ... and that is lot more work, compared to "just mechanics" for others.
