People have been very passionate about the change from first person to third person. It was a creative decision that makes the project more enjoyable for me as the artist to work on. Chester is a character, he's a person with feelings and goals, and he has a great big story to tell. By doing things in first person, you lose out on really getting to know Chester.
I know it will take some getting used to, but I hope the style grows on you. I'm glad to hear you still enjoyed your experience. Lots more to come!