The fact is, there are objectively more playstyles viable now.
The delay after a cancel stops the illogical air back A issue, and brings it in line with the other mechanics, of which most have a delay:
-Shoot out of roadie, there’s a delay.
-LT on cover, delay.
-rolling, delay to shoot after.
-Slide cancel, delay.
-Hip fire/strafing,… no delay but you risk being an easier target because you’re not moving as much or as fast.
-Blind fire over cover is more viable because there’s less delay. So that is a skill that can be more viable as well (especially since rng is gone- thank god)
And yes, defensive player got a buff, which has been needed since gow 3/4 and 5 until now. Just gotta stop trying to slide immediately into players right hand advantage without thought.
I understand ppl that are used to the g4 playstyles not liking this, but it’s for the best, in terms of having a good game from top comp level to new players.