>>723639094
>Is there even any point in playing past Yakuza 1 or Kiwami?
Yes.
Y1 is okay, but one of the weakest games.
Kiwami de-makes are all utter shit.

4 and 5 are some of the best games in the franchise. 7 is honestly a fun little spinoff.
0 was technically the sixth game, and the best to this day.