I wound up having to cancel my pre order. Thanks to Redbox though, I was still able to get my hands on it.
Finished the campaign today, I really enjoyed it. The dark atmosphere from the first two titles isn't gone, its just thee in a different light. The story worked, and while it was not the best, it was compelling enough to keep the game driving. Action was fluent, and over all it was a fun experience. Can't say I was disappointed.