So you can freely explore the world without a time limit?

[Alantor32]

I heard that the time limit from past Atelier games has returned paritally, but you can freely explore the world without that time limit once you cleared the Alchemic Exam, right? So if I were to get this game, will I be free to explore the world of Atelier Firis with that time limit removed?

[Satoshi Ookami]

I believe you can after you finish the game to please both sides of Atelier players.

[Cave Johnson]

In the first part of the game, you have a year to get the recommendations and prepare for the exam. It's nothing compared to the older games, though. I got all five recommendations (you only need 3) and still had 100 days left. Once you pass the exam, you have an unlimited amount of time to do whatever you want.