Discussion What Inspired: The Yakuza Series

[FreeckyCake]

Hello everyone!

Are you interested in discovering what inspired a certain game? I have made multiple articles on what inspired certain games. Some of them are Jak and Daxter, The Last of Us, and the God of War trilogy. And today I did one about the Yakuza series. However, I'd like to know everyone's opinion about what could have inspired Kiryu-chan's adventures, the storytelling, the overall setting and the philosophy behind the game.

While it's universally known that Nagoshi Toshihiro is forever indebted to Yu Suzuki ( Creator of Shenmue) I wanted to dive even more into the matter. So, what do you think inspired the aforementioned? Let us know!

Here's my article in case anyone is interested

What Inspired: The Yakuza Series

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[Demon_skeith]

I'm more curious how it's been going on for so long. Considering it's just a fighting game, you wouldn't think it do so well.

 

[FreeckyCake]

I'm more curious how it's been going on for so long. Considering it's just a fighting game, you wouldn't think it do so well.

According to the developers, it's a mixture of open-world, beat 'em up and RPG. I think that is the reason why it managed to stay this long. Oh, and I think with the appearance of the new Y7, and how successful it was, I believe there will be even more.