The game will only be an air show if you let it. If you stay on the ground and just a little bit in the air to vary your moveset you will gain advantage. One can't just choice a character, go all out air and be fully efficient.
The game has some really unreal things such as the air dash, wall running, sliding, but it all is making the game better.
There is no other fighting game with as much customizations, none. Accessory builds, equippment, abilities and summons. All to make your character yours.
There are ways to make combos of regular attacks. It isn't just 1 attack when you get the opportunity, it's alot of mindgame and strategy.
That is all I've got to say, for now. I've got some good replays (check my sig) of some battles.