Fans of Yakuza enjoyed the "insider's view" of life from the perspective of Japan's infamous gangsters. The series offers a slightly exaggerated take on the yakuza story, inspired heavily by yakuza films and crime drama. However, aside from over-the-top action, Yakuza perhaps shines the most with its compelling story. After all, a game series that explores the life of a reformed gangster isn't exactly a common find.