FIFA's lacklustre career mode might have been a complaint which had dogged the series for years but thankfully, the last few titles have given the offline time consuming mode a major revival with the team at EA completely overhauling the mechanics and turning the modes fortunes around. FIFA 15 continues the trend started in FIFA 12 and yet again, delivers an engrossing and addictive football experience. Picking a team is easy and many players will be happy to simply choose money bags Manchester City or the brilliant Barcelona but in doing so, will miss out on some of Career Mode's best features. Buying success for a season or two is easy but building a dynasty that lasts forever is going to take time, patience and a little bit of luck. If you do decide to take on the challenge though, FIFA 15 is a truly rewarding game full of depth and little moments of magic. Many of these moments occur when you discover an emerging football gem and turn him into the next Cristiano Ronaldo. FIFA 15 is blessed with some amazing youth players and if you can sign of these potential stars and give them the right training and experience, your club can become a powerhouse in a few short seasons. FIFA rival PES has always excelled in providing these magical transformations on screen in their brilliant Master League mode and while FIFA is still not at that level just yet, the gap is closing. Scouts hold to key to getting the good youth players and you'll be hooked after a few stars have made it big. FIFA begins to shine when you see players brought up from the youth academy begin to attract attention off big teams and selling players who you have nurtured for a few hundred games is enthralling. Scout and buy as many players as possible. There is massive reward and very little risk. Youth players are loyal, cost little to nothing in wages and have near unlimited potential. Replace ageing stars with future superstars and slowly build season after season. Career mode really comes into its own after a few years. Just try and not get too attached to your favourite players.
Barry O' Halloran has been a whatculture writer for the last two years and having recently graduated, now plans on writing about games & movies until his hands fall off. Follow him on twitter!
