aside from the crappy chat system, ya, it's worth it if u like Oblivion/Diablo2/Halo3 combat (if u play as a hunter or evoker class).. use the /channeljoin chat-1 to get to the main chat channels thatt's full of people..for some reason, everyone gets put into a new channel of a few poeple when they log in instead of the main channel see
http://forums.hellgatelondon.com/showthread.php?t=22548 for help/docs that the pitiful manual doenst include (chat commands, etc)
Game is super fun as an evoker (I use 2 dual weiled focus weapons with 8 mod slots so lots of differnt strategies (use splash damage, fire, physical, stun, shock, range, shield penetration mods, etc)
Partying is great --u get full xp for each party member's kills so u level very fast (but mobs do 3-4x more damge & way more health) plus more loot from more mobs
Game rolls spawns of secret passages/treasure rooms when first entering zone so have all party members wear highest luck items when zoning (I keep my luck items on still cuz loot drop rolls when the mob,crate, or chest is opened or killed as well as when u complete the mini-game (with my +280 luck, a passageway spawns on almost every lvl I party in) ..make sure every member enters the treasure b4 u start killing/opening things so they get loot too (the xp & loot only spawns for members who also enter the treasure/passageway at time of opening/mob kill) .. try to party with hi=luck chars for more loot if u want
I posted a link in Hot Deals forum that CircuitCity instore has game for $39 (online inventory is bugged..have to call or get game in-store & have clerk check back like I did -store had 5 copies even though computer system said not in stock)
Game really shines once u get to the 3rd city/4th city (lvl 8 to 10+) .. Museum battle is great (4 boss emperors animating statue minions) & the Millenium battle (huge bosses in a warzone with tons of NPC soldiers fighting alongside u like Halo3 while u activate gun turrets & blow away hordes of mobs)..if u need help, just message RippednBuff in-game