Every arc besides the first one is consistently amazing and offers tons of suspense and foreshadowing, along with insane mindgames and payoffs. It's the kind of manga you need to really pay attention to while you're reading because it's easy to get confused at the crazy stuff that happens. I've often had to reread parts where they explain the mindgame in a gamble because they are always several layers deep.
The characters all have unique traits that make them who they are, especially the referees, making them very lovable and enjoyable personalities. The main character is completely insane- never has a degenerate gambler been this badass. The risks he takes are simply ridiculous, and the amount of excitement he gets from taking these aforementioned risks reminds you of what he really is- only to sweep you off your feet again when you realize what his plan was the whole time.
Once more, the art starts off pretty subpar, but eventually becomes stellar. The latter half of the manga is full of screenshot material, simply because of how beautiful some of the panels and spreads are.
This manga also has fights, though the main focus is on gambling. The referees are monsters amongst men who offer consistently over the top fights while still somehow being realistic- it's hard to explain. Their strength and dexterity is nothing close to human, yet they're still no match for bullets. A lot of characters also have pseudo-scientific explanations for their abilities. It doesn't make the most sense, but the fights are so brutal and enjoyable that you quickly learn to not question it.
If you like a complicated story full of foreshadowing, over the top hand-to-hand combat, gambling with life, unique characters, are able to deal with subpar art for a while and aren't put off by a story that starts off a little slow; Usogui will definitely reward you for sticking with it and seeing all the incredible moments and payoffs it has to offer.
