I feel ya dude, but i think that you’re kinda harsh with that game tho 
Sure it has lots of things that are out of the box or annoying compared to classic games (like the linear levels), but it has still an interesting environment, gameplay and graphics with a heavy production including lots of high skilled actors for a story that went a lot deeper than the usual contracts and 47’s personal stories.
That big step in the narrative has brought us into something different but still interesting to watch, despite being borderline to some players from time to time, like the stunning armed saints or the level of violence in some moments.
Still, Absolution has tried to bring the Hitman franchise into something deeper and more expanded with a huge production and resources, despite having failed to convince with its restricted gameplay and caricatural story and characters.
For those interested, a full review of the game was made a while ago, feel free to check it out: [Fan Review]Dear Hitman Absolution Developers...[CLOSED]
Cheers 