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Is ef - the latter tale. (All Ages) worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy romance and drama presented through visual-novel storytelling
- Readers familiar with the first ef tale who want to continue Yuu's story
- Visual-novel fans who prefer long, voice-acted stories with illustrated scenes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking action-focused gameplay or mechanics beyond reading a story
- Readers who prefer short sessions may find the approximately 30+ hours of average reading time too long
- Players looking for a standalone story may not want a direct continuation of the first tale
Our take on ef - the latter tale. (All Ages)
The focus on long-form reading and voiced, illustrated scenes leaves little room for action-led play. Its connection to the first tale also makes this a less self-contained choice for players who want to begin with a complete standalone story.
What is ef - the latter tale. (All Ages)?
The story picks up after "ef - the first tale" and has Yuu share with Yuuko the encounters he had during their years apart.
He begins with Chihiro Shindou, a young woman who lost an eye in an accident and may have suffered other losses as well. Across three slice-of-life stories, romance and drama unfold. The game features more than a thousand CGs, including variants, voiced heroines, animated facial expressions, lip sync, and additional visual effects. Its soundtrack offers 40 distinct tracks composed by TENMON. Average reading time is approximately 30+ hours.
How ef - the latter tale. (All Ages) plays
- 01Three storylines
- The romance and drama unfold across slice-of-life tales, with Yuu's account continuing the earlier game's story.
- 02Voiced heroines
- The heroines have full voice performances, accompanied by facial animation and lip sync.
- 03Illustration collection
- The game includes over a thousand CGs when variants are counted.
- 04Original soundtrack
- TENMON composed 40 unique tracks for the game.
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ef - the latter tale. (All Ages): platforms & release
Is ef - the latter tale. (All Ages) worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy romance and drama presented through visual-novel storytelling. Skip it if: players seeking action-focused gameplay or mechanics beyond reading a story.
Where can I download ef - the latter tale. (All Ages)?
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What platforms is ef - the latter tale. (All Ages) on?
Windows only.
