And I'm very happy about it. I'm currently playing Chronicles, it's awesome.
You know, I personally have some trouble with the mood the game sets up. I got "stuck" at beginning of the second case of the first game. Because, at the same time I am crushed by an awful crime to solve, the game keeps throwing silly jokes at me, as if making fun of my personal feelings. Man, it's hard to try and avoid spoilers.
But, yes, it's weird, since I didn't feel like this on the previous, main series games. But this time around, it bothers me that a serious investigation is riddled with jokes. I guess it was me that changed in those years.
Because the game seems great. I hope for the best for the franchise.