Is ME3 worth playing if you haven't played other 2 prequels?

[SvennoJ]

Player1x3 said:

SvennoJ said:
If you like story the most, play the first one.
If you value combat the most play the 3rd one.
If you like combat and interesting character background stories play ME2.

well, seeing as how i have no idea what the story is, and dont know any characters...i should choose 3?

If you're the kind of person that rather skips cut scenes and ends dialogue conversations asap, just point me to the next goal, sure.
Otherwise you'll probably be wondering what they're on about half the time.