Is this game worth it?

The percentage of people getting reset is probably small, but it is a risk nonetheless. If an occurrence would make you quit the game, then it is definitely something you should factor into your decision to purchase the game. The learning curve is steep
when compared to Halo or Call of Duty. Gameplay is quite different too, being in the third-person perspective. I find movement is much smoother in the first person games but Gears of War 3 can be a refreshing change. Call of Duty is a very adrenaline-rush
type game, rewarding twich style gameplay and fast reflexes in most CQB situations. Gears is a bit different. If its your favourite, then you'll probably enjoy this one because it's movement is better than the clunky tank feeling in the previous versions.
There are now more weapons to play with, including 2 new starting weapons: the Retro Lancer and the sawed-off shotgun which can be quite a refreshing change from the previous games. Good luck with your decision!

This is a great game all around. Like every game there's some issues but from what I can tell it's working great for most people.

Host maps is lame on multiplayer. Can only host 1 map at a time where Far Cry 2 could have like 8 or so. Also no vehicles in multiplayer. Also no AI either. Never got around to playing story mode yet. I hear that part was game of the year. I usually
don't start touching story mode till the game is about dead reason why I don't have a high achievement score cause I skip most story modes.

For $29.99, absolutely. Go pick it up now.

it seems to remind me of playing gta san andreas as a kid. just wandering around killing stuff, finding stuff, ect.

having more fun than gta4.