And honestly, what kind of review do we need? You can look at the specs and basically know exactly what you're getting. Check DPReview for some shots and you know how the camera will perform. Otherwise the software will be the same, the Nokia phones have same button layout, etc etc.
When WP8.1 comes along, *if* it delivers the goods as promised, then hey, maybe a review of a competitive device will be in order.
This is the intent of why should there need to be a comprehensive review, from a software front. Aside from custom second party apps (Nokia), if I were to go to this phone from my 8X, most of it would be just as same (and not necessarily a bad thing) and familiar with some hardware differences that due to Windows Phone 8, would not make emphasis much since my 8X performs as expected in phone access, text, and internet browsing and the default Microsoft map app.
Since there isn't a more frequent change, I have not the need to constantly play keep up with my software either, updates on some individual apps are a must (finally have direct deposit on a few banking apps), and the recent OS update allowed for custom text tones and such, but other than that, these tidbits of information is just that, information - that does not necessarily need a full review.
Due to my phone being an important outlet for immediate communication on the go, I rather not take the Android mentality of the frequent changes - that may break existing things in doing so. Sure I can abstain from the latest version, but I rather not ROM change that I akin to do a monthly entire feng-shui of a house and the rooms. I am not much of a software tinkerer, just for the sake of tinkering. Most of my tinkering, is the initial setup - and that is it.
It is pretty much the same syndrome like motherboard manufacturers and the various OEM video card manufacturers. There is only a drastic new review, when a new chip/architecture/generation is out.
From a first search glance, it seems some initial look had grips about the long shutter time (but most likely due to the lens and resolving the picture for the sensor size and density - which can be solved, by a slight depress of the button to first focus before the actual shot anyways, and given the same focal distance, it is a point and shoot from what I gather).
Also, it had much more harsher edges compared to the very round back and edges and corners of my 8X, Why can't HTC just update their 8X to have perhaps more storage and/or a microSD card slot? I would be perfectly fine with this (and a slight upgrade in camera perhaps). Or better yet, why doesn't Nokia adopt more of what the 8X had in corners and edges and more round-ish back? If the phone is sealed anyways, might as well go all the way in this method.
And as with all Windows Phone 8, it is easy on my eyes, no custom backgrounds to add clutter, live tiles for simple information (apps are starting to take note to have more frequent update live information) and a swipe to the left from the right for the "all programs" listing that can be paired down by alphabet. Volume rocker for instant music control without phone unlocking (but I bet this is a staple with any smartphone), and camera photo taking access without unlocking.
The Modern interface on Windows Phone is nice with some apps that adhere to the style. Again, easier on my eyes and with less clutter.