I'm starting to wonder if my sensibilities aren't in-line with most others
I like to think that just makes you more unique and special
so many Jams have used WASD at the main template for their controls.
I don't think you need to copy everyone else's control scheme, you just need to make your controls either remappable or a bit more intuitive; but overall I don't think the controls take away from the overall quality and fun factor of the game.