I like the story line in this.
Instead of being a mafia guy as usual thy finally decided to change it up. That whole thing was played anyway.
In the new one you're a helicopter pilot by day, serial killer by night. I kind of like the added level of suspense they've added to the game. Instead of just mindlessly killing people when you're board, each killing has a purpose and helps to up your rep.
From the looks of it it's going to be a lot less random shooting and drive by's and instead making careful thought out executions when nobody is watching to help bring your rep up to a major threat to the city.
Idk, some people might not like it but to me that sounds fucking awesome.