Death From Above Dumbed Down in Favor of AKO?

I noticed in the SvM gameplay, the spies only ever did one DFA animation: The simple kick, used in SCC when the environment would interfere in more intricate animations, staircases, walls, what have you.

Was DFA dumbed down to the only animation I felt was easily non-lethal?

I'm hoping that the kicks were used because there was another merc/entrance to terminal zone in the way, but I'm worried nonetheless.

Any confirmation to be had?