FIFA 17: 5 Reasons We Need A Sequel To The Journey

5. It's Something Different

Seeing Alex Hunter's rise from the exit trials to a Premier League wonder-kid is a welcome diversion from collecting coins in Ultimate Team or slogging it out through career mode.

Playing competitive FIFA online against real people is what gives the game its longevity. Other offline modes, career, tournament, are fine at first, but may get a little boring and repetitive, at least after the experience of playing online.

The best thing about The Journey is that it breaks the mould by offering the player a more enjoyable offline mode, attempting to engage the player through its mix of cinematic cuts and football game-play. Not only does this break the monotony of playing one game after another against the computer, but it also introduces a story into a football game, which is a relatively fresh approach.

There may be a fair argument that The Journey is rather linear experience, but the story actually adds another level.

If given the chance, a second season for Alex would be a much needed break from smashing controllers in Ultimate Team or falling asleep during Career Mode.