The influx of players as the game is out longer definitely makes a difference, but IMO the main reason for the change in reviews are the patches. As onepunchko suggested, the changes leaned towards making the game "easier". . .and really affected attacking in a negative way and buffed defense. They reverted that change partially. . .it seems better now, but still needs a little tweaking.
As for every game being a sweat fest - I disagree. Tournaments and Gauntlet are fun because you go against come very random teams sometimes. Rivals, division doesn't matter. . .every game is like Champs now. Until the Rivals and Champs rewards are boosted more, I'll likely keep at the other modes as they are more fun.
