I'm pretty satisfied with the game as well, from what i've seen, still haven't bought it though.
The controls work fine, that review I read about them being unresponsive was a moron, he probably just wasn't familiar with the layout.
It's pretty dumb that you can't finish a run, at least, but I just ended up pushing back and doing quick retries after a minute.
The grinds can be a bit wacky at times, but it's not that distracting from simply enjoying the game.
I think the reviews that are giving this game a 8 out of 10 are pretty accurate, but then again, haven't seen the whole game.
EDIT: I forgot to mention one thing, the pop shuv and front shove animation look fucking ridiculous, haha.
NOBODY spreads their legs like they're doing a damn airwalk just to land a shuv it.