Not sure what game the professional reviewers are playing
I do wish that the training was actually tied to the actual attribute that it is supposed to be training for. It's still good to do them all every now and again so you at least get a feel for how the game registers different movements (plus it also makes for a good workout--especially endurance sparring).
I do kind of miss boxing using my Mii on the Wii but I don't miss the frustration of unintended punches or punches not striking where I am aiming.
I never seem to get good enough lighting to try out the head bobbing but everything seems just fine without it.
This is definitely one of if not the best PS3 move game and the motion fighting game to beat.