There is a lot to like in W101, but it took a baffling amount of time for me to sink into it myself. Even understanding all the moves, parries, potential, watching guide videos, etc... the execution never quite clicked for me. Too often the enemies weren't what I was fighting, but ensuring the correct shapes and abilities were pulled off correctly. I used the R-stick primarily as I loathed the touchscreen in every attempt to focus on it instead. Even getting decent with the stick wrangling for shapes, I never enjoyed it.
Yet there is a lot to appreciate in the area design, combat progression, and surprises that unfold. I wanted to love it and hope indeed it gets a second chance with some alterations to make it more accessible to play.