Atelier Totori is one of those games that is well aware of the fact that it appeals to a certain niche of gamers, and wastes no resources to try and broaden that appeal.
I think you're confusing a "severe lack of focus" for an RPG that gives you basically an unlimited amount of freedom within a the constraints of a time limit (lol oddity).
You're welcome to do whatever you want in the game, to play however you like.
Been meaning to check this one out.
It's a refined version of Rorona. Go play that one before this one to see if you like it or not.
I think you're confusing a "severe lack of focus" for an RPG that gives you basically an unlimited amount of freedom within a the constraints of a time limit (lol oddity).
You're welcome to do whatever you want in the game, to play however you like.
i long for another great JRPG